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Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and St Giles' Cathedral takes 15 min and the fastest bus takes 11 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Edinburgh Zoo and St Giles' Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 10:48 PM which arrives into St Giles' Cathedral at 11:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral? 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 St Giles' Cathedral.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and St Giles' Cathedral, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 15 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 20 minutes.

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