- Distance: 4.2 mi
- Duration: 13 min
The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Ratho takes 13 min and the fastest bus takes 9 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour 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.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Edinburgh Zoo and Ratho. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Ratho at 11:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Zoo station and arriving at Ratho station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.
Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Ingliston Showground station.
The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Ratho is 7.5 km. The road distance is 7 km.
Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Ingliston Showground every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 12 min. Midland Bluebird also services this route every 20 minutes.
