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

The cheapest way to get from Penicuik to Ratho is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penicuik to Ratho is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penicuik and Ratho?

No, there is no direct bus from Penicuik to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Angle Park and arriving at Craigpark Avenue via Kaimes Crossroads and Gyle Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Penicuik to Ratho?

The distance between Penicuik and Ratho is 21 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penicuik to Ratho without a car is to bus and train and line 70 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs £8 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Penicuik to Ratho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penicuik to Ratho bus from?

Penicuik to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Angle Park station.

Where does the Penicuik to Ratho bus arrive?

Penicuik to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Burdiehouse Road station.

Can I drive from Penicuik to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Penicuik to Ratho is 14 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Penicuik to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2968+ hotels available in Ratho.

Penicuik to Ratho - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 70 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus, train, line 70 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Leith Streetbus X62
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
3. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Craigpark Avenuebus 70
1h 52m
£9–13
Drive 13.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penicuik to Rathocar 13.6 mi
17 min
£4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penicuik to Rathotaxi 13.6 mi
17 min
£30–40
Line 37 bus, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Burdiehouse Roadbus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaimes Crossroads to Gyle Centrebus 18
2h 6m
£7
Line 37 bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Queensferry Streetbus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Hermiston Park & Ridebus 25 / ...
2h 18m
£7
Line 37 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Queensferry Streetbus 37 / ...
2. Take the tram from West End - Princes Street to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
2h 24m
£16–19

Penicuik to Ratho by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 20.8 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Angle Park to Craigpark Avenue via Burdiehouse Road, Kaimes Crossroads, and Gyle Centre in around 2h 6m.

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