The most frequent bus service which passes the Zoo is the Lothian Buses 26 which you can catch (if you are based in the city centre) on Abbeyhill, London Road, Princes Street, Shandwick Place or Haymarket. The journey takes around twenty minutes to half an hour dependent on traffic.
What bus do u get to Edinburgh Zoo?
Edinburgh Zoo can be easily accessed via public transport with high frequency bus services from Edinburgh city centre. There are two bus stops outside the front entrance. Lothian 12, 26 and, 31 services all stop outside and can be picked up near both Haymarket and Waverly Station or in the city centre.
Where does the 7 bus to Edinburgh?
7 (Lothian Buses)
The first stop of the 7 bus route is Craighall Road, Newhaven and the last stop is Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. 7 (Edinburgh Royal Infirmary) is operational during everyday. Additional information: 7 has 57 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 63 minutes.
How much is the bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo?
Lothian Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh, Princes Street to Corstorphine, Edinburgh Zoo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1 – £5 and the journey takes 16 min.
How much is Edinburgh Zoo bus?
Customers can call the booking hotline on 0871 266 3333 to book their bus ticket, reserve their Edinburgh Zoo admission tickets and get a panda viewing slot.
| Motherwell | |
| Adult single | £7.20 |
| Child single | £3.60 |
| Adult return | £11.55 |
| Child return | £5.80 |
How far is Edinburgh Zoo from bus station?
The journey time between Edinburgh, Bus Station and Edinburgh Zoo is around 19 min and covers a distance of around 3 miles. Services are operated by Lothian Buses, Lothian Country Buses, Eastern Scottish and others.
Do trams go to Edinburgh Zoo?
Located on Corstophine Road, the zoo is a 15-minute walk from Balgreen tram stop.
Where does B12 bus go?
The B12 bus (Erith) has 53 stops departing from St Mary’s Road (W) and ending in Erith Town Centre / Riverside (W). B12 bus timetable overview: Normally starts operating at 00:15 and ends at 23:59. Normal operating days: everyday.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh city Centre to the Zoo?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Zoo is to taxi. Taking this option will cost £12 – £15 and takes 8 min.
Where does the E7 bus go?
The E7 bus (Ealing Broadway) has 37 stops departing from Ruislip Station (B) and ending in Ealing Broadway Station / Haven Green (A). E7 bus timetable overview: Normally starts operating at 00:10 and ends at 23:50. Normal operating days: everyday.
Where does the W7 bus go to?
The W7 bus (Finsbury Park Station) has 13 stops departing from Muswell Hill Broadway (T) and ending in Finsbury Park Station. W7 bus timetable overview: Normally starts operating at 00:00 and ends at 23:50. Normal operating days: everyday.
Where does the 76a Bus go?
76 – Tallaght to Chapelizod | Go Ahead Ireland.
Can I pay cash for bus in Edinburgh?
You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.
Can you pay with card on bus Edinburgh?
For adult passengers, tap the same card or mobile payment device for every journey across our entire network, and the following morning we’ll automatically charge you the cheapest adult daily fare for the journeys you’ve made. On Lothian city buses, this is capped at £4.40 per day!
Are buses in Edinburgh free?
Eligibility. If you are 5-21 years old and live in Scotland you are eligible for free bus travel. All children and young people aged 5-21 will need to apply for a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) to access free bus travel.
How long do you need at Edinburgh Zoo?
The Zoo covers a large area with some hilly aspects. Certainly a good 3 to 4 hours allows you time to see everything and grab some refreshments.
How far is it from the Centre of Edinburgh to the Zoo?
Edinburgh Zoo is located in three miles west of the city centre on the south of Corstorphine Hill in over 30 hectares of sloping parkland. Its main entrance is on the north side of Corstorphine Road (A8) with visitor car parking on the east behind the Holiday Inn hotel.
How much does it cost to ride a bus in Edinburgh?
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLEticket | £1.80 | 90p |
| DAYticket | £4.50 | £2.20 |
| Family DAYticket All-day travel for up to 2 adults and up to 3 children. | £9.50 | |
| Network DAYticket | £10.00 | £5.00 |
Is Citylink and Megabus the same?
Megabus is Citylink, some buses run with Citylink paintwork and others with Megabus The main difference is that if you know exactly what time you want to get the bus then you can save money by booking on the internet with Megabus.
Can you just turn up at Edinburgh Zoo?
Do members have to book in advance? RZSS members and their accompanied guests no longer have to book in advance for visits to Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park. As usual, RZSS members must accompany guests who can pay for admission on the gate – please sign up for member emails for the latest updates.
How long does the Edinburgh hop on hop off bus take?
The full tour is about 1 hour in length and they provide service from 9 am – 5:30 pm during the summer and 9 am – 4 pm in the winter. With 7 hours to take a 60 minute tour, you should have a lot of time to stop at several notable locations and get a good look at quite a few landmarks in Edinburgh.