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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 Ratho, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Edinburgh Gateway station. Next, take the 70 bus from Gogar Roundabout, Gogar station to Craigpark Avenue, Ratho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7070
Walk to Ratho
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Leven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh Gateway
    12 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
    Ride to bus station
    Craigpark Avenue, Ratho
    ID 6200247530
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ratho
    Walk to
    Ratho
    North Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Ratho by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Ratho in Ratho, 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 Craigpark Avenue, Ratho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Bus - X18X18
Bus - 7070
Walk to Ratho
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
    Ride to bus station
    Craigpark Avenue, Ratho
    ID 6200247530
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ratho
    Walk to
    Ratho
    North Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Ratho

The distance between Edinburgh, Ratho and Ratho, Ratho is approximately 17.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Ratho by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ratho – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Ratho and the nearest public transport station is Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

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

Public transport stations close to Ratho, Ratho

Ratho is located at North Street, Ratho and the nearest public transport station is Wilkieston Road, Ratho.

Bus stations close to Ratho:

  • Wilkieston Road, Ratho
  • Hallcroft Park, Ratho
  • Hallcroft Rise, Ratho

From Edinburgh to Ratho by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Ratho in Ratho, 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 Craigpark Avenue, Ratho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Bus - X18X18
Bus - 7070
Walk to Ratho
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
    Ride to bus station
    Craigpark Avenue, Ratho
    ID 6200247530
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ratho
    Walk to
    Ratho
    North Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 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?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Ratho?

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

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Ratho in Ratho by train and bus is about 50 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Edinburgh to Ratho?

    The last bus from Edinburgh in Scotland to Ratho in Ratho is the Glasgow - Edinburgh line. It leaves the North St David Street, Edinburgh stop at 03:45.

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