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How to get fromLanark to Edinburgh Zooby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lanark to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    1h 54m
    £20–38

  2. Drive 31.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Edinburgh Zoocar car 31.9 mi
    45 min
    £8–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Livingston Bus Terminal to Edinburgh Airportbus bus Ember
    2h

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Edinburgh Zootaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    45 min
    £200–250

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus bus Uk090
    2h 17m

  6. Bus, line 242 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Caedonian Roadbus bus 243
    2. Take the bus from Stewarton Street to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 242
    3. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh Zoobus bus 900
    2h 42m
    £13–22

Lanark to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Carluke to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Edinburgh Zoo via Livingston Bus Terminal, Edinburgh Airport, Terminal, and Edinburgh Zoo in around 2h.

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