- Distance: 3.2 mi
- Duration: 15 min
The average bus between Old Town and Edinburgh Zoo takes 15 min and the fastest bus takes 11 min. The bus runs at least 14 times per hour from Old Town 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 5 minutes between Old Town and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Old Town is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 7:05 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.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Town station and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Old Town to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Waverley Bridge station.
Old Town to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Edinburgh Zoo station.
Book your Old Town to Edinburgh Zoo bus tickets online with Lothian, Midland Bluebird and 3 other operators.
The distance between Old Town and Edinburgh Zoo is 4.9 km. The road distance is 5 km.
Lothian operates a bus from Waverley Bridge to Edinburgh Zoo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min. Four other operators also service this route.
