There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, or car
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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 43m£20–51Drive 64.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Edinburgh Zoocar 64.8 mi
1h 24m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus Uk090
2h 32m£19–31Bus via Station Road
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 900
2h 41m£19–30Train 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 49m£31–54
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 drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 24m.
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 Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
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 43m.
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 43m and costs £19 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 43m 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 43m and costs £19 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 2h 32m.
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, Edinburgh Haymarket Station South, and Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Edinburgh Zoo via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Glasgow, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 2h 32m.
- 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- 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 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
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
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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 2803+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.







