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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Edinburgh Zoo by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoobus bus 900
    4h 22m
    £17–24

  2. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    5h 6m
    £53–103

  3. Drive  129.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Edinburgh Zoocar car 129.1 mi
    2h 39m
    £32–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Tyndrumbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Tyndrum to Edinburgh Corstorphinebus bus Ember
    4h 48m
    £19–32

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    5h 30m
    £37–51

Fort William to Edinburgh Zoo by bus and foot

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh Zoo in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Edinburgh Zoo via Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Haymarket Station, and Edinburgh Zoo in around 5h 6m.

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