ZOO Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) ↔ Whipsnade Zoo

Operated by Centrebus. First bus 09:30, last bus 18:00. 24 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The ZOO is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Whipsnade Zoo · Monday to Friday towards Whipsnade Zoo · Saturday towards Whipsnade Zoo · Sunday towards Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) · Monday to Friday towards Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) · Saturday towards Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) · Sunday
ZOO towards Whipsnade Zoo — Monday to Friday (12 journeys)
Luton Station Interchange (Stand 13) 09:3009:3011:0011:0012:3012:3014:0014:0015:3015:3017:2017:20
Tesco Store Skimpot (o/s) 09:4009:4011:1011:1012:4012:4014:1014:1015:4015:4017:3017:30
West Street (Stop T1) 09:5209:5211:2211:2212:5212:5214:2214:2215:5215:5217:4217:42
Chilterns Gateway Centre (o/s) 09:5909:5911:2911:2912:5912:5914:2914:2915:5915:5917:4917:49
Whipsnade Zoo (adj) 10:0910:0911:3911:3913:0913:0914:3914:3916:0916:0917:5917:59

Route map

All stops on route ZOO

ZOO towards Whipsnade Zoo

  1. Luton Station Interchange (Stand 13) Luton Town Centre
  2. Tesco Store Skimpot (o/s) Dunstable
  3. Evelyn Road (opp) Dunstable
  4. Allenby Avenue (adj) Dunstable
  5. Kingsbury Avenue (adj) Dunstable
  6. Liscombe Road (adj) Dunstable
  7. Priory View (opp) Dunstable
  8. West Street (Stop T1) Dunstable
  9. St Marys Church (opp) Dunstable
  10. The Cemetery (o/s) Dunstable
  11. Whipsnade Road (adj) Dunstable
  12. Royce Close (opp) Dunstable
  13. Chilterns Gateway Centre (o/s) Whipsnade
  14. Whipsnade Park Homes (opp) Whipsnade
  15. Whipsnade Village Hall (opp) Whipsnade
  16. Whipsnade Zoo (adj) Whipsnade

ZOO towards Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1)

  1. Whipsnade Zoo (adj) Whipsnade
  2. Whipsnade Village Hall (adj) Whipsnade
  3. Whipsnade Park Homes (adj) Whipsnade
  4. Chilterns Gateway Centre (o/s) Whipsnade
  5. Royce Close (adj) Dunstable
  6. Whipsnade Road (opp) Dunstable
  7. Kirby Road (opp) Dunstable
  8. The Cemetery (opp) Dunstable
  9. St Marys Church (adj) Dunstable
  10. Church Street (Stop P2) Dunstable
  11. Church Street (Stop P1) Dunstable
  12. Priory View (adj) Dunstable
  13. Boscombe Road (adj) Dunstable
  14. Liscombe Road (opp) Dunstable
  15. Ridgeway Avenue (adj) Dunstable
  16. Kingsbury Avenue (opp) Dunstable
  17. Allenby Avenue (opp) Dunstable
  18. Evelyn Road (adj) Dunstable
  19. Tesco Store Skimpot (opp) Lewsey
  20. Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) Luton Town Centre

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

DunstableLuton Town CentreLewseyWhipsnade

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first ZOO bus?

The first ZOO departure on weekdays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last ZOO bus?

The last ZOO on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the ZOO bus cost?

The ZOO is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Centrebus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the ZOO bus?

The ZOO is operated by Centrebus.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.