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How to get fromRatho to Edinburgh Castleby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 70 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Street to Gyle Roundaboutbus bus 70
    2. Take the tram from Gyle Centre to Princes Streettram tram T50
    54 min
    £5

  2. Drive 8.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ratho to Edinburgh Castlecar car 8.7 mi
    17 min
    £3

  3. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Ratho Canal Centre to Ingliston Park and Ridebus bus Ember
    2. Take the tram from Ingliston Park & Ride to Princes Streettram tram T50
    57 min
    £15–16

  4. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ratho Canal Centre to Edinburgh Airportbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Princes Streetbus bus 100
    1h
    £8–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ratho to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    17 min
    £60–75

  6. Line 70 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from North Street to Gogarburn A8bus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Gogarburn A8 to Princes Streetbus bus 900 / ...
    1h 1m
    £3–5

Ratho to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar247Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a bus from Ratho Canal Centre to Edinburgh Castle via Edinburgh Airport, Terminal, and Princes Street in around 1h.

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