What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £1 - £2 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £27 - £33.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and St Giles' Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Zoo and St Giles' Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balgreen and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and St Giles' Cathedral is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral without a car is to bus and train which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral?

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral bus from?

Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral train from?

Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Balgreen station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral train arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral?

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Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral - 8 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral by bus, train, taxi, foot, or tram

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best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Haymarket Stationbus 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
21 min
£1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Streetbus 31 / ...
22 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedraltaxi 3.5 mi
10 min
£27–33
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedralwalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Streetbus 100
26 min
£1–2
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090
31 min
£1–2
Line 31 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to South Bridgebus 31
35 min
£3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Balgreen to Princes Streettram T50
39 min
£3

Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and St Giles' Cathedral, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 15 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 30 minutes. 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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