The average bus between Penicuik and Ratho takes 1h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penicuik 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 3 hours between Penicuik and Ratho. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penicuik is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Ratho at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Leith Street and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Penicuik to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Penicuik station and arriving at Ratho station via Leith Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Penicuik to Ratho bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Angle Park station.
Penicuik to Ratho bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Craigpark Avenue station.
The distance between Penicuik and Ratho is 14 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a bus from Angle Park to Craigpark Avenue via Leith Street and Waterloo Place in around 2h.