There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 4m£30–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus Uk090
3h 13m£16–28Drive 64.2 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoocar 64.2 mi
1h 25m£16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Gordon Avenue to Edinburgh Zoobus N18 / ...
2h 39m£23–40
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North via Quay Street and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Haymarket via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Edinburgh Zoo is 67 miles. The road distance is 64.6 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £29 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarket hourly. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Edinburgh Zoo via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helensburgh Central to Bathgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £8–16
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Gordon Avenue to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo.
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