Bus from Ratho to Edinburgh
5 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 05:03, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 14:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ratho, 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 | ~32 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 23 | 05:36 | 23:41 | Dalmahoy (NE-bound) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | — |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~32 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 23 | 05:03 | 23:10 | Dalmahoy (NE-bound) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | — |
| 70 | Lothian Country Buses | ~6 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 14 | 06:47 | 22:29 | Dalmahoy (NE-bound) | Hermiston Park & Ride (SW-bound) | — |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~10 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 06:00 | 19:19 | Dalmahoy (NE-bound) | Burtons Biscuits Factory (at) | — |
| 67 | HcL | ~29 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 07:38 | 17:38 | Dalmahoy (NE-bound) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ratho 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 or 67 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ratho to Edinburgh?
5 routes run directly from Ratho to Edinburgh: the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the 70 (Lothian Country Buses), the X40 (Lothian Country Buses), the 67 (HcL). The most frequent is the X27, 28 times each weekday — board at Dalmahoy (NE-bound) and get off at Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ratho to Edinburgh?
Around 32 minutes on the X27, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ratho to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:03 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ratho to Edinburgh?
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.