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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Livingston

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Livingston

Cheapest
24 min
Car
27 km.
from $1
Other
56 min
Bus
21 km.
from €2.50
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from The Exchange to Bus
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from The Exchange to Bus
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Lothian Country Buses

Phone:
0131 554 4494
Email:
Website:
lothianbuses.com/
Bus from The Exchange to Bus
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.96

SD Travel

Phone:
0114 22 11 282
Website:
traveline.info/
Bus from The Exchange to Bus
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$17.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston is to drive which costs $5.22 - $7.61 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston is to train which takes 20 min and costs $7.07 - $15.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Livingston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Exchange and arriving at Bus Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Livingston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Livingston North. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Livingston is 24 km. The road distance is 26 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Livingston without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $7.07 - $15.22 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston North takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Livingston bus from?

Edinburgh to Livingston bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from The Exchange station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Livingston train from?

Edinburgh to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston is to train which takes 20 min and costs $7.07 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.50 - $10.33 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Livingston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Livingston bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Livingston train arrive?

Edinburgh to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Livingston North station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Livingston is 26 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Edinburgh to Livingston.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston?

Book your Edinburgh to Livingston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston?

Book your Edinburgh to Livingston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Livingston?

There are 2047+ hotels available in Livingston. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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