What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo is to tram which costs £3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £25 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Park Central and Edinburgh Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lochside Place and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Park Central and Edinburgh Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Park Central and arriving at Saughton. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo?

The distance between Edinburgh Park Central and Edinburgh Zoo is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to tram and bus which takes 20 min and costs £3 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo?

It takes approximately 20 min to get from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo bus from?

Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Lochside Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo train from?

Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Park Central station.

Where does the Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo bus arrive?

Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Edinburgh Zoo station.

Where does the Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo train arrive?

Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Saughton station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Zoo?

There are 3011+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.

Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo - 5 ways to travel via tram, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Park Central to Gogarburntram T50
2. Take the bus from Gogarburn A8 to Edinburgh Zoobus 909 / ...
20 min
£3–4
Tram
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Park Central to Saughtontram T50
26 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zootaxi 3.2 mi
8 min
£25–31
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoowalk 2.4 mi
47 min
Line 12 bus
1. Take the bus from Lochside Place to Edinburgh Zoobus 12
24 min
£3

Edinburgh Park Central to Edinburgh Zoo by tram, bus, and foot

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Park Central, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Park Central to Saughton every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Lochside Place to Edinburgh Zoo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 18 min.

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