What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Ratho?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Ingliston Showground. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Ratho is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho?

The bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Ingliston Showground takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho bus from?

Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Ingliston Showground station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho is 5 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2956+ hotels available in Ratho.

Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and line 12 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ratho by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Ingliston Showgroundbus X19 / ...
13 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Rathotaxi 5.3 mi
11 min
£35–50
Drive 5.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Rathocar 5.3 mi
11 min
£2
Bus via Ratho Canal Centre
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Terminalbus 100
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Ratho Canal Centrebus Ember
56 min
£5–9
Line 12 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Gyle Centrebus 12
2. Take the bus from Gyle Centre to North Streetbus 70
1h 3m
£4

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Distance: 4.2 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Ratho, Scotland?

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.

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