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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 5m
    £20–51

  2. Drive  71.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoocar car 71.2 mi
    1h 32m
    £18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36b / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus bus Uk090
    2h 27m
    £19–31

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 38m
    £30–51

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Edinburgh Zoobus bus 903
    3h 7m
    £20–36

Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo by train, foot, and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Edinburgh Zoo via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Edinburgh Haymarket Station South, and Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Edinburgh Zoo via Glasgow and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 2h 27m.

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