What is the cheapest way to get from West End to Ratho?

The cheapest way to get from West End to Ratho is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West End to Ratho?

The fastest way to get from West End to Ratho is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between West End and Ratho?

No, there is no direct bus from West End to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Atholl Crescent and arriving at Craigpark Avenue via Hermiston Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from West End to Ratho?

The distance between West End and Ratho is 10 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

How do I travel from West End to Ratho without a car?

The best way to get from West End to Ratho without a car is to tram and line 70 bus which takes 53 min and costs £5.

How long does it take to get from West End to Ratho?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from West End to Ratho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West End to Ratho bus from?

West End to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Atholl Crescent station.

Where does the West End to Ratho bus arrive?

West End to Ratho bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Hermiston Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from West End to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between West End to Ratho is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from West End to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2966+ hotels available in Ratho.

West End to Ratho - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 70 bus, and line 25 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from West End to Ratho by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, line 70 bus
best
1. Take the tram from West End - Princes Street to Gyle Centretram T50
2. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Craigpark Avenuebus 70
53 min
£4
Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West End to Rathocar 7.8 mi
18 min
£2–3
Line 25 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Atholl Crescent to Hermiston Park & Ridebus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hermiston Park & Ride to Craigpark Avenuebus 70
56 min
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West End to Rathotaxi 7.8 mi
18 min
£50–65
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from West End - Princes Street to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Ratho Canal Centrebus Ember
1h 8m
£14–16

West End to Ratho by tram and bus

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between West End, Edinburgh, Scotland and Ratho, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Atholl Crescent to Craigpark Avenue via Hermiston Park & Ride in around 56 min.

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