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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £60 - £75.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Craigpark Avenue via Hermiston Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Ratho is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho without a car is to train and line 70 bus which takes 55 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Hermiston Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2966+ hotels available in Ratho.

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho by train, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Train, line 70 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Craigpark Avenuebus 70
55 min
£4–6
Drive 9.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Rathocar 9.2 mi
20 min
£3–4
Line 25 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Hermiston Park & Ridebus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hermiston Park & Ride to Craigpark Avenuebus 70
1h 6m
£4
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from St Andrew Square to Edinburgh Airporttram T50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Ratho Canal Centrebus Ember
1h 19m
£14–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Rathotaxi 9.2 mi
20 min
£60–75

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ratho by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 10.6 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Craigpark Avenue via Hermiston Park & Ride in around 1h 6m.

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