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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ratho to Edinburgh Castle by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 70 bus, line 900 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Street to Gogarburn A8bus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Gogarburn A8 to Princes Streetbus bus 900 / ...
    49 min
    £6–9

  2. Drive 8.7 mi

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

  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
    53 min
    £5

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Line 25 bus

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

Ratho to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar232Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ratho, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

You can take a bus from North Street to Edinburgh Castle via Gogarburn A8 and Princes Street in around 49 min.

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