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How to get fromRatho Station to Edinburgh Castleby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ratho Station to Edinburgh Castle by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Princes Streetbus bus 978 / ...
    40 min
    £2–3

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Gogarburn to Princes Streettram tram T50
    49 min
    £4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ratho Station to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    19 min
    £60–75

  4. Drive  8.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ratho Station to Edinburgh Castlecar car 8.8 mi
    19 min
    £3–4

  5. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Shandwick Placebus bus 909 / ...
    44 min
    £2–3

  6. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Princes Streetbus bus X19 / ...
    44 min
    £4–7

Ratho Station to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

Calendar762Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.3 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Ratho Station, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Station Road to Princes Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 27 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Gogarburn to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 27 min.

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