The average bus between Durham and Edinburgh Zoo takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Durham and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 1:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at John Dobson Street and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Durham to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand G.
Durham to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Durham and Edinburgh Zoo is 168.1 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Edinburgh Zoo via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South in around 4h 10m.