Bus from Edinburgh to Ratho
6 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 23:25 (weekdays); night service N28 runs at 00:05. Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:20, last bus 23:25.
Next buses to Ratho as of 18:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~33 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 23 | 04:47 | 23:25 | St Andrew's House (at) | Addistoun House (at) | — |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~34 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 21 | 06:17 | 22:55 | St Andrew's House (at) | Addistoun House (at) | — |
| 70 | Lothian Country Buses | ~4 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 06:00 | 22:40 | Hermiston Park & Ride (SW-bound) | Addistoun House (at) | — |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~6 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 07:08 | 20:47 | Calder View (Mid Stop) | Addistoun House (at) | — |
| 67 | HcL | ~36 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 08:30 | 18:30 | Princes Street (Waverley Steps) (Stop PP) | Addistoun House (at) | — |
| N28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~32 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 00:05 | 00:05 | Leith Street (Stop JA) | Addistoun House (at) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X27 bus, X28 bus, 70 bus, X40 bus, 67 bus or N28 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Ratho?
6 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Ratho: the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the 70 (Lothian Country Buses), the X40 (Lothian Country Buses), the 67 (HcL), the N28 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X27, 27 times each weekday — board at St Andrew's House (at) and get off at Addistoun House (at), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Ratho?
Around 33 minutes on the X27, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Ratho?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 23:25 — and night service N28 runs at 00:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Ratho?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.