What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ratho?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ratho is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ratho?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ratho is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ratho?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Ratho Canal Centre via Ingliston Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ratho?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ratho is 11 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Ratho without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ratho without a car is to train and line 70 bus which takes 51 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Ratho?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Edinburgh to Ratho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ratho bus from?

Edinburgh to Ratho bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ratho bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ratho bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ingliston Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ratho is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Edinburgh to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2887+ hotels available in Ratho.

Edinburgh to Ratho - 6 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, bus, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ratho by train, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Train, line 70 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Craigpark Avenuebus 70
51 min
£4–6
Drive 8.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rathocar 8.9 mi
19 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ingliston Park & Ridebus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ingliston Park and Ride to Ratho Canal Centrebus Ember
1h 1m
£5–8
Tram, line 70 bus
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Gyle Centretram T50
2. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to North Streetbus 70
1h 2m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Rathotaxi 8.9 mi
19 min
£30–40
Line 25 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Hermiston Park & Ridebus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hermiston Park & Ride to Craigpark Avenuebus 70
1h 1m
£4

Edinburgh to Ratho by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 10.6 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ratho, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ratho Canal Centre via Ingliston Park and Ride in around 1h 1m.

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