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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo via Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Haymarket via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo?

The distance between Durham and Edinburgh Zoo is 141 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.

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

Durham to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

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

Durham to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo?

The best way to get from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Durham to Edinburgh Zoo bus arrive?

Durham to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Edinburgh Zoo train arrive?

Durham to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Edinburgh Zoo is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Zoo?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.

Durham to Edinburgh Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 21 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
1h 56m
£49–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
3h 50m
£24–56
Drive 121.1 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Edinburgh Zoocar 121.1 mi
2h 42m
£30–43
Line 21 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to John Dobson Streetbus 21 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 36m

Durham to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 139.9 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 1h 45m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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