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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Ratho is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Ratho is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Ratho?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Ratho. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Craigpark Avenue via Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Ratho?

The distance between Musselburgh and Ratho is 16 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Ratho without a car is to train and line 70 bus which takes 1h 29m and costs £6 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Musselburgh to Ratho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Ratho bus from?

Musselburgh to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from High Street station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Ratho bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Waterloo Place station.

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Ratho is 17 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Musselburgh to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2784+ hotels available in Ratho.

Musselburgh to Ratho - 5 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Musselburgh 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
1h 29m
£6–10
Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Rathocar 16.9 mi
21 min
£5–6
Line 113 bus, tram, bus
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Princes Streetbus 113 / ...
2. Take the tram from Edinburgh Princes Street to Edinburgh Airporttram
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Ratho Canal Centrebus
1h 52m
£16–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Rathotaxi 16.9 mi
21 min
£40–50
Bus, line 67 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus 26 / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Craigpark Avenuebus 67
2h 17m

Musselburgh to Ratho by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to Craigpark Avenue via Waterloo Place in around 2h 17m.

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