What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle is to bus and line 38 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Stirling Erskine House via Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Zoo and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Haymarket and arriving at Stirling via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Stirling Castle is 38 miles. The road distance is 33.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £12 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle train from?

Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £12 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £13 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Terminal station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle.

Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

There are 640+ hotels available in Stirling Castle.

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 24m
£12–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Terminalbus 100
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling Erskine Housebus Ember
2h 26m
£7–12
Drive 33.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castlecar 33.4 mi
42 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castletaxi 33.4 mi
42 min
£210–260
Bus, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
2. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
2h 32m
£7–11

Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 37.5 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Stirling every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 46 min. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Zoo to Stirling Castle via Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh Airport, and Erskine House in around 2h 26m.

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