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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ratho to Edinburgh Castle by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dalmahoy to The Exchangebus bus N28 / ...
    32 min
    £2

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Gogarburn to Princes Streettram tram T50
    48 min
    £4–5

  3. Line 70 bus, tram

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

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ratho to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    17 min
    £29–35

  5. Drive 8.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ratho to Edinburgh Castlecar car 8.7 mi
    17 min
    £3–4

  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 / ...
    58 min
    £3–5

  7. Line 25 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hermiston Park & Ride to Princes Streetbus bus 25 / ...
    1h 1m
    £4

Ratho to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar363Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ratho, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Dalmahoy to The Exchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Gogarburn to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 27 min.

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