The average bus between Ratho and Balerno takes 1h 10m and the fastest bus takes 32 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Ratho to Balerno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Ratho and Balerno. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ratho is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Balerno at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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32 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ratho to Balerno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratho to Balerno. However, there are services departing from Ratho station and arriving at Balerno station via Hermiston Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Ratho to Balerno bus services, operated by Handicabs Lothian, depart from North Street station.
Ratho to Balerno bus services, operated by Handicabs Lothian, arrive at Lovedale Road station.
The distance between Ratho and Balerno is 5 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a bus from North Street to Lovedale Road via Hermiston Park & Ride in around 1h 18m.