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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Saltcoats and Edinburgh Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Haymarket via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo?

The distance between Saltcoats and Edinburgh Zoo is 77 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.

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

Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.

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

Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Saltcoats station.

Train or bus from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo bus arrive?

Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo train arrive?

Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Zoo?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.

Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, line 9 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 33m
£34–66
Drive 69.9 mi
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1. Drive from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoocar 69.9 mi
1h 31m
£17–25
Train, line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 900
2h 46m
£22–39
Line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus
3h 13m
£21–34

Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 76.4 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Zoo via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Edinburgh Haymarket Station South, and Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Edinburgh Zoo via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Glasgow, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 3h 13m.

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