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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Ratho is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Ratho is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Ratho?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Academy Street and arriving at Craigpark Avenue via Hermiston Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Leith to Ratho?

The distance between Leith and Ratho is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Ratho without a car is to tram and line 70 bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £5.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Leith to Ratho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Ratho bus from?

Leith to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Academy Street station.

Where does the Leith to Ratho bus arrive?

Leith to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Hermiston Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Leith to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Ratho is 11 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Leith to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2416+ hotels available in Ratho.

Leith to Ratho - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 70 bus, line 25 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to Ratho by tram, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, line 70 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Foot of the Walk to Gyle Centretram T50
2. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Craigpark Avenuebus 70
1h 10m
£4
Drive 10.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leith to Rathocar 10.7 mi
24 min
£3–4
Line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Hermiston Park & Ridebus 25
1h 21m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Rathotaxi 10.7 mi
24 min
£35–45

Leith to Ratho by tram and bus

232Weekly Services

1h 10mAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Academy Street to Hermiston Park & Ride every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 51 min.

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