What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Ratho?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Ratho is to bus which costs £7 - £14 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Ratho?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Ratho is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Ratho?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Ratho?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Edinburgh Gateway via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Ratho?

The distance between Glasgow and Ratho is 38 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Ratho without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ratho without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs £7 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Ratho?

The bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road takes 55 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ratho bus from?

Glasgow to Ratho bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ratho train from?

Glasgow to Ratho train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Ratho?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ratho is to bus which takes 55 min and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £45 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Glasgow to Ratho bus arrive?

Glasgow to Ratho bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Glasgow to Ratho train arrive?

Glasgow to Ratho train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Ratho is 39 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Glasgow to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2965+ hotels available in Ratho.

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There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Ratho by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus Air / ...
55 min
£7–14
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 40m
£12–43
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1. Drive from Glasgow to Rathocar 39 mi
42 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glasgow to Rathotaxi 39 mi
42 min
£130–160

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Distance: 38.1 mi
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Ratho, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 44 min. Lumo also services this route 5 times a week.

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