How to get from Edinburgh to Ratho by bus and light rail?

Edinburgh to Ratho - Light Rail Timetable

The T50 light rail from Edinburgh to Ratho runs from 05:42 to 00:16, with departures every 5-10 min. The journey takes about 50 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Edinburgh to Ratho by bus and light rail

To get from Edinburgh to Ratho in Ratho, take the T50 light rail from St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh station to Gyle Centre (Edinburgh Trams), South Gyle station. Next, take the 70 bus from Gyle Roundabout, South Gyle station to Craigpark Avenue, Ratho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Ratho on the Moovit app.

50min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Bus - 7070
Walk to Ratho
Leaves from St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh
    ID 9400ZZEDSTA2
    390 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gyle Centre (Edinburgh Trams), South Gyle
    ID 9400ZZEDGYL2
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gyle Roundabout, South Gyle
    ID 6200249567
    130 m • 2 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
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Ratho

The distance between Edinburgh and Ratho is approximately 18.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Ratho by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ratho – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail timetable from Edinburgh to Ratho

To check the bus and light rail timetable from Edinburgh to Ratho using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Ratho), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Light Rail line T50, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Edinburgh and Ratho?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from Edinburgh to Ratho?

    The T50 light rail line goes from St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Gyle Centre (Edinburgh Trams), South Gyle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gyle Centre (Edinburgh Trams), South Gyle station near Ratho.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Ratho by light rail and bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the T50 light rail from the St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Gyle Centre (Edinburgh Trams), South Gyle stop, which is closest to Ratho.

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