- Distance: 3.8 mi
- Duration: 18 min
The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Royal Mile takes 18 min and the fastest bus takes 14 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Edinburgh Zoo to Royal Mile. 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 15 minutes between Edinburgh Zoo and Royal Mile. The earliest departure is at 9:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Royal Mile at 7:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 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 Royal Mile station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Edinburgh Zoo to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.
Edinburgh Zoo to Royal Mile bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Waterloo Place station.
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The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Royal Mile is 5.3 km. The road distance is 6 km.
Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.
