What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Ratho Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Ratho Station?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ingliston Park & Ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Ratho Station is 8 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station without a car is to bus which takes 42 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station?

The bus from Princes Street to Station Road takes 28 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Ingliston Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ratho Station?

There are 2750+ hotels available in Ratho Station.

Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Roadbus X19 / ...
42 min
£1–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Ingliston Park & Ridetram T50
50 min
£14–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Stationtaxi 8 mi
18 min
£55–70
Drive 8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Stationcar 8 mi
18 min
£2–3

Edinburgh Castle to Ratho Station by foot and bus

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Ratho Station, Scotland?

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Station Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 28 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Ingliston Park & Ride every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 29 min.

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