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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Greyfriars Bobby takes 14 min and the fastest bus takes 9 min. The bus runs at least 11 times per hour from Edinburgh Zoo to Greyfriars Bobby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh Zoo to Greyfriars Bobby bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Edinburgh Zoo and Greyfriars Bobby. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Greyfriars Bobby at 12:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Zoo to Greyfriars Bobby? 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.

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  • Distance: 3.4 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Greyfriars Bobby, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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