What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Haymarket via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo?

The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh Zoo is 223 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo bus from?

Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo train from?

Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo?

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo bus arrive?

Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo train arrive?

Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo?

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Zoo?

There are 2794+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.

Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 15m
£66–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus Uk090
5h 18m
£33–53
Drive 211.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoocar 211.7 mi
3h 54m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 33m
£54–149
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£73–123
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 48m
£65–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 23m
£58–161
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 31m
£64–174

Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 221.6 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh Zoo via Glasgow and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 5h 18m.

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