Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho Buses

Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Ratho takes 46 min and the fastest bus takes 31 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

46 min
Duration: 8 mi
Distance: £6
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ridebus Uk090
Take the bus from Ingliston Park and Ride to Ratho Canal Centrebus Ember

45 min

£4–8

Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Edinburgh Zoo and Ratho. The earliest departure is at 8:28 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Ratho at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:28 PM → 9:10 PM
42 min • 1 change
8:58 PM → 9:50 PM
52 min • 1 change
9:53 PM → 10:29 PM
36 min • 1 change
10:18 PM → 11:09 PM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:28 PM → 9:10 PM
42 min • 1 change
8:58 PM → 9:50 PM
52 min • 1 change
9:53 PM → 10:29 PM
36 min • 1 change
10:18 PM → 11:09 PM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:58 PM → 9:30 PM
32 min • 1 change
9:28 PM → 10:10 PM
42 min • 1 change
10:18 PM → 10:49 PM
31 min • 1 change
10:48 PM → 11:28 PM
40 min • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:58 PM → 9:30 PM
32 min • 1 change
9:28 PM → 10:10 PM
42 min • 1 change
10:18 PM → 10:49 PM
31 min • 1 change
10:48 PM → 11:28 PM
40 min • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:28 PM → 9:10 PM
42 min • 1 change
8:58 PM → 9:50 PM
52 min • 1 change
9:53 PM → 10:29 PM
36 min • 1 change
10:18 PM → 11:09 PM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:28 PM → 9:10 PM
42 min • 1 change
8:58 PM → 9:50 PM
52 min • 1 change
9:53 PM → 10:29 PM
36 min • 1 change
10:18 PM → 11:09 PM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:28 PM → 9:10 PM
42 min • 1 change
8:58 PM → 9:50 PM
52 min • 1 change
9:53 PM → 10:29 PM
36 min • 1 change
10:18 PM → 11:09 PM
51 min • 1 change
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