How to get from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith by bus?

From Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith by bus

To get from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith in Edinburgh, take the X38 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 48 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X38X38
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 6200202800
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206530
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Silverknowes
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Anthony Street, Leith
    ID 6200207190
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith by bus and light rail

To get from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith in Edinburgh, take the 26 bus from Pinkhill, 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 46 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

46min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Pinkhill, Corstorphine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pinkhill, Corstorphine
    ID 6200202810
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    12 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 Car Park to Leith

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo Car Park, Edinburgh and Leith, Edinburgh is approximately 8.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith

To check the bus schedule from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh Zoo Car Park) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith by bus and light rail

To get from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park to Leith in Edinburgh, take the 26 bus from Pinkhill, 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 46 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh Zoo Car Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

46min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Pinkhill, Corstorphine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pinkhill, Corstorphine
    ID 6200202810
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    12 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 Car Park to Leith?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line X38, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 26, Light Rail line T50.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

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

    The X38 bus line goes from Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine station near Edinburgh Zoo Car Park 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 Car Park to Leith in Edinburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh Zoo Car Park and Leith in Edinburgh by bus is about 48 min.

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

    Get on the X38 bus from the Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine stop near Edinburgh Zoo Car Park in Edinburgh.

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

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

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