The average bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ratho takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 4 times a day between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ratho. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Ratho at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Ratho station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ratho is 153.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.