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 26 bus from Belgrave Road, 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 47 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Bus - 1616
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 - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206531
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206530
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Silverknowes
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Anthony Street, Leith
    ID 6200207190
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    180 m • 3 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 9.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 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.

Bus timetable from Edinburgh Zoo to Leith

To check the bus timetable 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 routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 16.

  • 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 47 min.

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

    The 26 bus line goes from Belgrave Road, Corstorphine station near Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Princes Street (Waverley Steps), 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 47 min.

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

    Get on the 26 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 Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Leith in Edinburgh.

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