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How to get fromEdinburgh Zoo to Portobelloby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 26 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello Town Hallbus bus 12 / ...
    44 min
    £3

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North to Edinburgh Haymarket Station Northbus bus
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstanetrain train
    48 min
    £2–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobellotaxi taxi 6.6 mi
    17 min
    £45–55

  4. Drive 6.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobellocar car 6.6 mi
    17 min
    £2–3

Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello by foot and bus

Calendar1696Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.5 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello Town Hall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 43 min.

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