The average bus between Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Zoo takes 41 min and the fastest bus takes 25 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Heriot-Watt University 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 every 15 minutes between Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heriot-Watt University is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at The Avenue and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Heriot-Watt University to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Heriot-Watt University station and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo station via Haymarket Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Heriot-Watt University to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from The Avenue station.
Heriot-Watt University to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Haymarket Station.
The distance between Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Zoo is 4.9 km. The road distance is 14 km.
Lothian operates a bus from The Avenue to Haymarket Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 30 min.