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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Portobello?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Portobello Town Hall. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Portobello is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello without a car is to line 26 bus which takes 43 min and costs £3.

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

The line 26 bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello Town Hall takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Portobello Town Hall station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 2838+ hotels available in Portobello.

Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello - 4 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, and bus

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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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Line 26 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello Town Hallbus 12 / ...
43 min
£3
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North to Edinburgh Haymarket Station Northbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brunstanetrain
45 min
£2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobellotaxi 6.6 mi
17 min
£45–60
Drive 6.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Portobellocar 6.6 mi
17 min
£2–3

Edinburgh Zoo to Portobello by foot and bus

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Distance: 6.5 mi
Duration: 43 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 42 min.

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