- Distance: 3.5 mi
- Duration: 16 min
The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Cowgate takes 16 min and the fastest bus takes 10 min. The bus runs at least 13 times per hour from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowgate. 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 every 5 minutes between Edinburgh Zoo and Cowgate. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 7:38 AM which arrives into Cowgate at 7:53 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Zoo station and arriving at Cowgate station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Edinburgh Zoo to Cowgate bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.
Edinburgh Zoo to Cowgate bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Cowgate is 5.1 km. The road distance is 6 km.
Lothian operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 15 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 15 minutes.
