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How to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo by bus and train?

From Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo by bus and train

To get from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Haymarket station. Next, take the 26 bus from Haymarket Station, Haymarket station to Silvan House, Corstorphine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2626
Walk to Edinburgh Zoo
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200246930
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Clermiston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silvan House, Corstorphine
    ID 6200247070
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edinburgh Zoo
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Zoo
    122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH12 6UD, UK
    810 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 31

To get from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Haymarket station. Next, take the 31 bus from Haymarket Station, Haymarket station to Silvan House, Corstorphine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3131
Walk to Edinburgh Zoo
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200246930
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    East Craigs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silvan House, Corstorphine
    ID 6200247070
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edinburgh Zoo
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Zoo
    122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH12 6UD, UK
    810 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo

The distance between Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh is approximately 82.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Buchanan Bus Station

Buchanan Bus Station is located at Killermont Street, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Buchanan Bus Station:

  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Buchanan Bus Station:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
  • Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo is located at 122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH12 6UD, UK, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh Zoo:

  • Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine
  • Pinkhill, Corstorphine
  • Balgreen Road, Corstorphine

Alternative route from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 31

To get from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Haymarket station. Next, take the 31 bus from Haymarket Station, Haymarket station to Silvan House, Corstorphine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3131
Walk to Edinburgh Zoo
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200246930
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    East Craigs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silvan House, Corstorphine
    ID 6200247070
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edinburgh Zoo
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Zoo
    122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH12 6UD, UK
    810 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 26.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct train between Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh station near Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow and Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Buchanan Bus Station to get to Edinburgh Zoo?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh Zoo?

    Get off the train at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh.

  • When is the last train from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The last train from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow to Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Glasgow Central station at 00:06.