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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helensburgh and Edinburgh Zoo takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Helensburgh 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.

3h 14m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
  2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus bus Uk090
3h 13m
£17–28

Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo bus times

Buses run hourly between Helensburgh and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Shopping Centre Entrance and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 10m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 17m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 16m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 10m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 10m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo? 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 Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Edinburgh Zoo via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, Glasgow, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 3h 13m.

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