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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portobello to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Brunstane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Haymarket Station South to Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo Southbus bus Uk090
    20 min
    £4–6

  2. Drive 6.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portobello to Edinburgh Zoocar car 6.7 mi
    17 min
    £2–3

  3. Line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Edinburgh Zoobus bus 12 / ...
    45 min
    £3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portobello to Edinburgh Zootaxi taxi 6.7 mi
    17 min
    £45–60

Portobello to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.8 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Portobello Town Hall to Edinburgh Zoo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 44 min.

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