What is the cheapest way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Alloa and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Silvan House via Bus Station and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Alloa and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Haymarket via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo?

The distance between Alloa and Edinburgh Zoo is 44 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.

How do I travel from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo bus from?

Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Shillinghill station.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo train from?

Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo?

The best way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo bus arrive?

Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo train arrive?

Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo is 29 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Zoo?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.

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There are 5 ways to get from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
1h 13m
£16–36
Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alloa to Edinburgh Zoocar 28.6 mi
41 min
£7–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus X22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus X55
1h 47m
£10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alloa to Edinburgh Zootaxi 28.6 mi
41 min
£180–230
Line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoobus 909
2h 28m
£8–16

Alloa to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Haymarket every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 43 min. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Edinburgh Zoo via Bus Station, Queensferry Street, Shandwick Place, and Silvan House in around 1h 47m.

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