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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Ratho is to bus and line 25 bus which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 48m.

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 Atholl Crescent and Hermiston Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

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 7m and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m 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 Atholl Crescent 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 2944+ hotels available in Ratho.

Musselburgh to Ratho - 6 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Musselburgh to Ratho by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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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 7m
£6–11
Bus, line 25 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Atholl Crescentbus 26 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atholl Crescent to Hermiston Park & Ridebus 25 / ...
1h 48m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Rathotaxi 16.9 mi
21 min
£40–50
Drive 16.9 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Rathocar 16.9 mi
21 min
£5–6
Bus, tram, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Atholl Crescentbus 26 / ...
2. Take the tram from West End - Princes Street to Gyle Centretram T50
3. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to North Streetbus 70
1h 48m
£7
Line 113 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Princes Streetbus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Ingliston Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Ingliston Park and Ride to Ratho Canal Centrebus
1h 50m
£7–11

Musselburgh to Ratho by train, foot, and bus

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to Craigpark Avenue via Atholl Crescent and Hermiston Park & Ride in around 1h 48m.

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