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

The cheapest way to get from Ratho to Armadale is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratho to Armadale is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ratho and Armadale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Station Road station and arriving at Barbauchlaw Avenue. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Ratho to Armadale?

The distance between Ratho and Armadale is 13 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ratho to Armadale without a car is to bus which takes 48 min and costs £6.

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

The bus from Station Road to Barbauchlaw Avenue takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ratho to Armadale bus from?

Ratho to Armadale bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Station Road.

Where does the Ratho to Armadale bus arrive?

Ratho to Armadale bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Barbauchlaw Avenue station.

Can I drive from Ratho to Armadale?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratho to Armadale is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Ratho to Armadale.

Where can I stay near Armadale?

There are 755+ hotels available in Armadale.

Ratho to Armadale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 70 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ratho to Armadale by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Barbauchlaw Avenuebus X18
48 min
£6
Drive 14.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ratho to Armadalecar 14.6 mi
24 min
£4–6
Line 70 bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Street to Gyle Roundaboutbus 70
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Armadaletrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 6m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ratho to Armadaletaxi 14.6 mi
24 min
£30–40
Bus, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Ratho Wilkieston Road to Livingston Bus Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Kross Barbus 73
1h 36m
£7–9

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Ratho, Scotland and Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland?

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Station Road to Barbauchlaw Avenue every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 48 min.

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