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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ratho to Edinburgh Castle by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 70 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Street to Gyle Roundaboutbus bus 70
    2. Take the tram from Gyle Centre to Princes Streettram tram T50
    54 min
    £5

  2. Line 70 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Street to Gogarburn A8bus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Gogarburn A8 to Princes Streetbus bus 900 / ...
    57 min
    £3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ratho to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    17 min
    £60–75

  4. Drive 8.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ratho to Edinburgh Castlecar car 8.7 mi
    17 min
    £3–4

  5. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ratho Canal Centre to Edinburgh Airportbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Princes Streetbus bus 100
    59 min
    £8–10

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  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a bus from North Street to Edinburgh Castle via Gogarburn A8 and Princes Street in around 57 min.

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