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How to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus?

From Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus

To get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith in Edinburgh, take the AIRX bus from Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine station to Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station. Next, take the 16 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to St Anthony Street, Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRXAIRX
Bus - 1616
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine
    ID 6200202805
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRXAIRX
    Wait for bus
    AIRX
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206530
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Silverknowes
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Anthony Street, Leith
    ID 6200207190
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus and light rail

To get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith in Edinburgh, take the AIRX bus from Edinburgh Zoo, 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 41 min.

41min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRXAIRX
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine
    ID 6200202805
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRXAIRX
    Wait for bus
    AIRX
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    110 yd • 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    290 yd • 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 5.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh Zoo

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
  • Silvan House, Corstorphine
  • Belgrave Road, Corstorphine

Public transport stations close to Leith, Edinburgh

Leith is located at Giles Street, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is St Anthony Street, Leith.

Bus stations close to Leith:

  • St Anthony Street, Leith
  • Parliament Street, Leith
  • Kirkgate Centre, Leith

From Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by bus and light rail

To get from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith in Edinburgh, take the AIRX bus from Edinburgh Zoo, 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 41 min.

41min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRXAIRX
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine
    ID 6200202805
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRXAIRX
    Wait for bus
    AIRX
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    110 yd • 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    290 yd • 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 42 minutes, using Bus line AIRX, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line AIRX, Bus line T50.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

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

    The AIRX bus line goes from Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine station near Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh station near Leith in Edinburgh

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh Zoo and Leith in Edinburgh by bus is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the AIRX bus from the Edinburgh Zoo, 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 Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Leith in Edinburgh.

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