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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 6m and costs £20 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Haymarket via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo?

The distance between Ardrossan and Edinburgh Zoo is 80 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 6m and costs £20 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.

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

Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

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

Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.

Train or bus from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 6m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo train arrive?

Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Zoo?

There are 2785+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.

Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo by train or bus

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2h 6m
£20–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 900
4h 13m
£19–28
Line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus
3h 30m
£21–34
Train
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 39m
£30–51

Ardrossan to Edinburgh Zoo by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Edinburgh Zoo via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Glasgow, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 3h 30m.

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