There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 23m£63–118Bus via Edinburgh Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
4h 8m£16–24Drive 153.6 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoocar 153.6 mi
2h 52m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
4h 22m£25–58
Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo is to bus via Edinburgh Airport which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo via Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Haymarket via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Inverness and Edinburgh Zoo is 187 miles. The road distance is 154.5 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.
Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh Airport, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport hourly. Tickets cost £15–21 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Inverness to Edinburgh Zoo.
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