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How to get to Edinburgh Zoo by Bus?

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Bus stations near Edinburgh Zoo

  • Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine,8 min walk,

Light rail stations near Edinburgh Zoo

  • Saughton (Edinburgh Trams), Saughton,18 min walk,

{{TRANSIT_TYPE}#Capitalized} routes to Edinburgh Zoo

  • AIRX,Edinburgh - Edinburgh Airport,
  • E1,Dundee - Edinburgh,
  • 12,Gyle Centre - King's Road,
  • N18,Edinburgh - Bathgate,
  • X18,Whitburn - Edinburgh,
  • 26,Clerwood - Eastfield or Seton Sands or Tranent,
  • N26,Clerwood - Seton Sands,
  • 31,East Craigs - Bonnyrigg or Polton Mill,
  • X38,Falkirk - Edinburgh,
  • 100,Edinburgh Airport - Edinburgh,
  • 900,Glasgow - Edinburgh,
  • 909,Edinburgh - Stirling University or Dunblane,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The nearest stations to Edinburgh Zoo are:

    • Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine is 601 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Saughton (Edinburgh Trams), Saughton is 1373 meters away, 18 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Edinburgh Zoo?

    These Bus lines stop near Edinburgh Zoo: 100, 26, 31, AIRX, E1, X18, X38

  • Which Train lines stop near Edinburgh Zoo?

    These Train lines stop near Edinburgh Zoo: SCOTRAIL

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The nearest light rail station to Edinburgh Zoo is Saughton (Edinburgh Trams), Saughton. It’s a 18 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The nearest bus stop to Edinburgh Zoo is Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Light rail to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The T50 is the first Light rail that goes to Edinburgh Zoo. It stops nearby at 04:33.

  • What time is the last Light rail to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The T50 is the last Light rail that goes to Edinburgh Zoo. It stops nearby at 00:27.

  • What time is the first Bus to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The N26 is the first Bus that goes to Edinburgh Zoo. It stops nearby at 03:00.

  • What time is the last Bus to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The N26 is the last Bus that goes to Edinburgh Zoo. It stops nearby at 03:56.

  • How much is the Light rail fare to Edinburgh Zoo?

    The Light rail fare to Edinburgh Zoo costs about £2.00 - £7.50.

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Edinburgh Zoo Address: 122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH12 6UD, UK street in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh ZooEdinburgh Zoo (Scottish Gaelic: Sù Dhùn Èideann), formerly the Scottish National Zoological Park, is an 82-acre (33 ha) non-profit zoological park in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The land lies on the south facing slopes of Corstorphine Hill, from which it provides extensive views of the city. Built in 1913, and owned by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, it receives over 600,000 visitors a year, which makes it one of Scotland's most popular paid-for tourist attractions. As well as catering to tourists and locals, the zoo is involved in many scientific pursuits, such as captive breeding of endangered animals, researching into animal behaviour, and active participation in various conservation programs around the world.Edinburgh Zoo was the first zoo in the world to house and to breed penguins. It is also the only zoo in Britain to house Queensland koalas and giant pandas. The zoo is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), and the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions. It has also been granted four stars by the Scottish Tourism Board. The zoo gardens boast one of the most diverse tree collections in the Lothians.

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