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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £110 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Railway Station via Queensferry Street and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Zoo and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Haymarket and arriving at Cowdenbeath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Cowdenbeath is 23 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £8 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry Street station.

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

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus, which costs £6 - £13 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath train arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cowdenbeath station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath.

Where can I stay near Cowdenbeath?

There are 2749+ hotels available in Cowdenbeath.

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 19 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
1h 9m
£8–18
Drive 18 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeathcar 18 mi
24 min
£5–7
Bus, line 19 bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park & Ridebus X59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Railway Stationbus 19 / ...
1h 13m
£6–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeathtaxi 18 mi
24 min
£110–150

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 22.8 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeath hourly. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Zoo to Railway Station via Edinburgh Zoo, Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Park & Ride in around 1h 13m.

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