Located in the heart of this historic Scottish city, Edinburgh Zoo is easily reached by train. There are two train stations nearby, Edinburgh Waverley station and Edinburgh Haymarket station, although both are beyond walking distance.
What train station is near Edinburgh Zoo?
There are two trains stations in the centre of Edinburgh; Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station. Train timetables and ticket information are available from the ScotRail website. From Waverley and Haymarket stations, take the buses listed above (from Edinburgh city centre) to Edinburgh Zoo.
How far is Edinburgh Zoo from the train station?
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Zoo is 3 miles.
Does the tram in Edinburgh go to the Zoo?
Located on Corstophine Road, the zoo is a 15-minute walk from Balgreen tram stop.
Is Edinburgh and Edinburgh Waverley the same station?
The central station in Edinburgh is called “Edinburgh”. It is something referred to as Edinburgh Waverley in tribute to a novel by Sir Walter Scott. Edinburgh Gateway is out near the airport and Edinburgh Haymarket is to the west of the city centre. So, Edinburgh station is the main central station.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to city Centre?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Zoo is to taxi. Taking this option will cost £10 – £12 and takes 8 min.
How long should you spend at Edinburgh Zoo?
around 4 hours
Visitors can stay at Edinburgh Zoo all day which is the duration of each entry ticket. However, most visitors spend around 4 hours at the zoo.
Do you have to pay to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo?
You do not need to book a separate panda viewing slot – the only booking you need is for entry into the zoo. Once you’re in, there is a free flow system in place and you may have to wait for your turn in the best viewing spot.
How far is Edinburgh museum from train station?
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley and the museum is a 10–15 minute walk away.
Are the pandas still at Edinburgh Zoo?
There are two giant pandas here at Edinburgh Zoo – Yang Guang and Tian Tian. Yang Guang is our male panda whose name means Sunshine in Mandarin and Tian Tian is our female panda whose name means Sweetie. Both pandas were born in August 2003 and turned 19 years old in 2022.
Are Edinburgh Trams free?
If you do not purchase, validate or activate before you board the tram, you will have to pay the £10 On-board fare to the Ticketing Services Assistant.
Does Edinburgh Zoo still do the Penguin Parade?
In line with government guidance, Penguin Parade and our other keeper talks are currently postponed as part of a wide range of safety measures in place to protect our visitors and staff.
How much is Edinburgh Zoo bus?
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.
Are there two train stations in Edinburgh?
There are two mainline Edinburgh train stations. Edinburgh Waverley in the city centre and Haymarket Station in the West End.
Which is the main Edinburgh train station?
Waverley station
Waverley station opened in 1846 and was rebuilt between 1892 and 1902. It lies between the old town and modern Edinburgh, adjacent to Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the Princes Street Gardens.
What is the main Edinburgh train station called?
Edinburgh Waverley
Edinburgh Waverley sits in a prominent position between the Old and New Town and was the flagship station for the North British Railway when it first opened. Since then, it has gone through redesign and redevelopment to make it a station fit for the Scottish capital and Britain’s second largest station.
Is there a tram stop at Edinburgh Park?
Tram Stop. The tram stop at Edinburgh Park is right beside Edinburgh Park rail station, located on the south side of the business district. Frequent rail services connect Edinburgh Park with stations throughout central Scotland.
How much does it cost to keep the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo?
Why do you pay to have the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo and how much does it cost to take care of them? Caring for Tian Tian and Yang Guang, including their food and overall healthcare, costs our charity £35,000 each month. In addition, the agreement includes an annual payment of $1 million.
Is there a bus inside Edinburgh Zoo?
The 26 Service connects communities from the west of the city to East Lothian. It has become known locally as the “Zoo bus” as it drops thousands of customers at the entrance of RZSS Edinburgh Zoo. As a conservation charity, RZSS believes that conservation and protecting the environment go hand in hand.
How long does it take to see everything at Edinburgh Zoo?
I would recommend around 4 hours for a visit. over a year ago. I would check the times of for instance the penguin parade and other timed events if going at busy time of year pandas are timed slots and build your visit around these. But would definitely allow a good 4 hours if you want to see everything.
Do you need to wear a mask at Edinburgh Zoo?
Scottish government guidance means visitors are still being asked to wear masks in indoor areas and while most of the zoo is now open to visitors, our primate walkthroughs are closed because our lemurs and saki monkeys have an increased risk from Covid-19.