How to get from Edinburgh to Ratho by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Ratho by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Ratho in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Edinburgh Gateway station. Next, take the 70 bus from Gogar Roundabout, Gogar station to Hallcroft Park, Ratho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Cowdenbeath
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh Gateway
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gogar Roundabout, Gogar
    ID 6200247560
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Hermiston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hallcroft Park, Ratho
    Ride to bus station
    Hallcroft Park, Ratho
    ID 6200247550
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Ratho by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Ratho in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 100 bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Maybury Road, Maybury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X18 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Gogarburn A8, Gogar station to Hallcroft Park, Ratho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Bus - X18X18
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maybury Road, Maybury
    ID 6200247320
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Whitburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gogarburn A8, Gogar
    ID 6200247570
    3 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Hermiston
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Hallcroft Park, Ratho
    Ride to bus station
    Hallcroft Park, Ratho
    ID 6200247550
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Ratho

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ratho, Scotland is approximately 18.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Ratho by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Ratho, Scotland

Ratho is located at Ratho, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Canal Centre, Ratho.

Bus stations close to Ratho:

  • Canal Centre, Ratho
  • Dalmahoy Road, Ratho
  • North Street, Ratho

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Ratho by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Ratho in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 100 bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Maybury Road, Maybury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X18 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Gogarburn A8, Gogar station to Hallcroft Park, Ratho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Bus - X18X18
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maybury Road, Maybury
    ID 6200247320
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Whitburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gogarburn A8, Gogar
    ID 6200247570
    3 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Hermiston
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Hallcroft Park, Ratho
    Ride to bus station
    Hallcroft Park, Ratho
    ID 6200247550
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Ratho?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 100, Bus line X18, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ratho in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Ratho in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Cowdenbeath station near Edinburgh to Edinburgh Gateway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh Gateway station near Ratho in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Ratho in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Ratho in Scotland by train and bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Ratho in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Cowdenbeath station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Ratho in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Edinburgh Gateway stop, which is closest to Ratho in Scotland.

  • When is the first bus from Edinburgh to Ratho in Scotland?

    The first bus from Edinburgh to Ratho in Scotland is Livingston Deans North - Edinburgh. It leaves the Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh stop at 00:33.