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How to get fromEdinburgh Zoo to Grassmarketby bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Streetbus bus 100
    14 min
    £1–2

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Balgreen to Princes Streettram tram T50
    28 min
    £3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Grassmarkettaxi taxi 3 mi
    8 min
    £23–29

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Zoo to Grassmarketwalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 1m

  5. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Haymarket Stationbus bus 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Grassmarketbus bus 2
    36 min

Edinburgh Zoo to Grassmarket by foot and bus

Calendar2673Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Balgreen to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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