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How to get fromEdinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedralby bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Line 100 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Waverley Bridgebus bus 100
    25 min
    £3

  2. Bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedraltaxi taxi 3.5 mi
    10 min
    £27–33

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedralwalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 7m

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 909 / ...
    30 min
    £1

  6. Line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to South Bridgebus bus 31
    37 min
    £3

  7. Tram

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

Edinburgh Zoo to St Giles' Cathedral by foot and bus

Calendar3090Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.6 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Waverley Bridge every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Balgreen to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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