The average bus between Galashiels and Edinburgh Zoo takes 2h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Edinburgh Zoo. 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 3 times a day between Galashiels and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Galashiels to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Galashiels to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Galashiels and Edinburgh Zoo is 46.3 km. The road distance is 74 km.
Borders Buses operates a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 2h 8m.