There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 53m£20–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoobus 900
2h 34m£16–23Drive 64.8 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoocar 64.8 mi
1h 24m£16–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Central Station to Edinburgh Zoobus 903
2h 50m£20–35Train via Dalrymple Drive
- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 55m£31–53
Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Haymarket via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Irvine and Edinburgh Zoo is 78 miles. The road distance is 65.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £19 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.
Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?
You can take a train from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Haymarket Station, and Edinburgh Zoo in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Edinburgh Zoo via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh Zoo in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- 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
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
Bus from Central Station to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo.
There are 2813+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.