The average bus between North Shields and Edinburgh Zoo takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from North Shields 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 4 times a day between North Shields and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from North Shields is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from North Shields 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.
No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from North Shields station and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo station via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
North Shields to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Albion Road-Sidney Street station.
North Shields to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between North Shields and Edinburgh Zoo is 154.1 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Edinburgh Zoo via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South in around 4h 11m.