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How to get fromGeorge Street to Edinburgh Zooby bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from George Street to Edinburgh Zoo by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus via George Street

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    1. Take the bus from Waverley Bridge to Edinburgh Zoobus bus 100
    19 min
    £1–2

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from St Andrew Square to Saughtontram tram T50
    40 min
    £3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Street to Edinburgh Zootaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    9 min
    £26–32

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from George Street to Edinburgh Zoowalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 6m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoobus bus 26 / ...
    21 min
    £2–3

  6. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo Southbus bus Uk090
    21 min
    £1–2

George Street to Edinburgh Zoo by foot and bus

Calendar1590Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.4 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Waverley Bridge to Edinburgh Zoo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from St Andrew Square to Saughton every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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