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Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Penicuik takes 1h 9m and the fastest bus takes 50 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 9m
Duration
13 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Zoo and Penicuik. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Penicuik at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Shandwick Place and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    LothianLothian55 min • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    LothianLothian56 min • 1 change
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    Lothian Country BusesLothian1h 4m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian1h 8m • 1 change
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    LothianLothian1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    LothianLothian56 min • 1 change
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    Lothian Country BusesLothian1h 4m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian1h 8m • 1 change
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    LothianLothian1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    LothianLothian56 min • 1 change
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    Lothian Country BusesLothian1h 4m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian1h 8m • 1 change
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    LothianLothian1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    LothianLothian56 min • 1 change
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    Lothian Country BusesLothian1h 4m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian1h 8m • 1 change
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    LothianLothian1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    LothianLothian56 min • 1 change
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    Lothian Country BusesLothian1h 4m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian1h 8m • 1 change
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    LothianLothian1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    LothianLothian55 min • 1 change
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    Lothian Country BusesLothian54 min • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian54 min • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian59 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik? 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 Penicuik.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

Lothian operates a bus from Lothian Road to Angle Park every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 57 min. Houstons Minicoaches also services this route hourly.

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