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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Zoo is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 25 min and costs £1 - £2.

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

The bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Zoo?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo Southbus Uk090
25 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zootaxi 2.9 mi
7 min
£23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoowalk 3.4 mi
1h 6m
Bus via Silvan House
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Silvan Housebus 26 / ...
34 min
£2–3

Edinburgh Castle to Edinburgh Zoo by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 10 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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