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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh Waverley takes 17 min and the fastest bus takes 14 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh Waverley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh Waverley bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 10:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh Waverley? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh Waverley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Waverley Bridge every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 19 min. Midland Bluebird also services this route every 20 minutes.

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