There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 500 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Dundas Streetbus 500
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 17m£13–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 500
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus Uk090
1h 35m£9–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Edinburgh Zoo51.1 mi
58 minDrive 51.1 mi
- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoocar 51.1 mi
58 min£13–18Bus via Station Road
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 900
1h 45m£12–20Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 59m£23–41
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo is to bus via Station Road which costs £11 - £20 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Haymarket via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Edinburgh Zoo is 57 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to line 500 bus and train which takes 1h 17m and costs £12 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Terminal Building station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Edinburgh Zoo via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Terminal Building to Dundas Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–15
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Ember
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo is 51 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo.
Book your Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Zoo bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 2996+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Edinburgh Zoo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















