What is the cheapest way to get from Ratho Station to Balerno?

The cheapest way to get from Ratho Station to Balerno is to bus and line 44 bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ratho Station to Balerno?

The fastest way to get from Ratho Station to Balerno is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £18 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Ratho Station and Balerno?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratho Station to Balerno. However, there are services departing from Hillwood Road and arriving at Lovedale Road via Hermiston Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Ratho Station to Balerno?

The distance between Ratho Station and Balerno is 13 miles.

How do I travel from Ratho Station to Balerno without a car?

The best way to get from Ratho Station to Balerno without a car is to line 70 bus and line 32 bus which takes 1h 1m and costs £9.

How long does it take to get from Ratho Station to Balerno?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Ratho Station to Balerno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratho Station to Balerno bus from?

Ratho Station to Balerno bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Hillwood Road station.

Where does the Ratho Station to Balerno bus arrive?

Ratho Station to Balerno bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Hermiston Park & Ride station.

Where can I stay near Balerno?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Balerno.

Ratho Station to Balerno - 5 ways to travel via line 70 bus, and line 32 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ratho Station to Balerno by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 70 bus, line 32 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hillwood Road to Hermiston Park & Ridebus 70
2. Take the bus from Hermiston Park & Ride to Lovedale Roadbus 32
1h 1m
£8
Bus, line 44 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Princes Streetbus 978 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Lovedale Roadbus N44 / ...
1h 13m
£5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ratho Station to Balernotaxi 7.4 mi
12 min
£18–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Ratho Station to Balernowalk 6 mi
1h 56m
Line 32 bus
1. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Lovedale Roadbus 32
1h 9m
£8

Ratho Station to Balerno by bus

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Ratho Station, Scotland and Balerno, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Hillwood Road to Lovedale Road via Hermiston Park & Ride in around 1h 1m.

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