How to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus and light rail?

From Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus and light rail

To get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith in Edinburgh, take the 12 bus from Belgrave Road, Corstorphine station to Haymarket Station, Haymarket station. Next, take the T50 light rail from Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station to Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Edinburgh Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Belgrave Road, Corstorphine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Road, Corstorphine
    ID 6200202790
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Craigentinny
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Newhaven
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith
    ID 9400ZZTWWJR1
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus and light rail via 31 and T50

To get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith in Edinburgh, take the 31 bus from Belgrave Road, Corstorphine station to Haymarket Station, Haymarket station. Next, take the T50 light rail from Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station to Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Edinburgh Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Belgrave Road, Corstorphine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Road, Corstorphine
    ID 6200202790
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Rosewell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Newhaven
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith
    ID 9400ZZTWWJR1
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh and Leith, Edinburgh is approximately 9.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh Zoo) and destination (Leith), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus and light rail via 31 and T50

To get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith in Edinburgh, take the 31 bus from Belgrave Road, Corstorphine station to Haymarket Station, Haymarket station. Next, take the T50 light rail from Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station to Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Edinburgh Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Belgrave Road, Corstorphine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Road, Corstorphine
    ID 6200202790
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Rosewell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Newhaven
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith
    ID 9400ZZTWWJR1
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 12, Light Rail line T50.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 31, Light Rail line T50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Leith in Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith in Edinburgh?

    The 12 bus line goes from Belgrave Road, Corstorphine station near Edinburgh Zoo to Craigentinny station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Craigentinny station near Leith in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith in Edinburgh by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh Zoo and Leith in Edinburgh by bus and light rail is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edinburgh Zoo to get to Leith in Edinburgh?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Belgrave Road, Corstorphine stop near Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edinburgh Zoo and Leith in Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Craigentinny station, which is closest to Leith in Edinburgh.

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