How to get from Glasgow to Ratho
4 ways, 55 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 48 min | £4–170 estimated |
| Train | 57 min | £45–80 estimated |
| Drive | 1h 10m | £6–8 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 10m | £90–125 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 08:4949 min · directARG Travel 236£120–170
- 08:07 → 08:5649 min · directScottish Citylink 902£110–160
- 08:10 → 08:5848 min · directEmber E20£106–156
- 08:12 → 09:311h 19m · 1 changeScottish Citylink AIR£4–10
- 08:13 → 09:1057 min · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£45–80
- 08:14 → 09:141h · directScottish Citylink 900£76–114
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Ratho?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 48 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 55 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Glasgow to Ratho?
- Bus is the cheapest, from £4. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Glasgow to Ratho?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 57 min.
- How much is the bus from Glasgow to Ratho?
- Buses take about 48 min and cost £4–170 depending on operator and seat type. 7 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Ratho from Glasgow by road?
- About 63 km, roughly 1h 10m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £6–8; tolls and parking are extra.