How to travel from Edinburgh to Livingston

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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Livingston

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Livingston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 13 miles (21 km)

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How to get from Edinburgh to Livingston by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Livingston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:39AM0h21
Edinburgh
10:00AMLivingston
$71One-way
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FlixBus
09:39AM0h21
Edinburgh
10:00AMLivingston
$71One-way
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FlixBus
09:39AM0h21
Edinburgh
10:00AMLivingston
$71One-way
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FlixBus
09:43PM0h32
Edinburgh
10:15PMLivingston
$71One-way
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FlixBus
07:54AM0h36
Edinburgh
08:30AMLivingston
$71One-way
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02:51PM0h41
Edinburgh
03:32PMLivingston
$71One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Livingston

Travel to Livingston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Livingston.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Livingston including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Livingston is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Livingston:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Livingston costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Livingston is by train with an average journey time of 17m.

Other travel options to Livingston take longer:

Bus takes on average 27m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Livingston is approximately 13 miles (21 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Livingston is:
  • Around 106 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Livingston as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Livingston:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Livingston North (LSN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and arrive in Livingston, Deer Park.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Livingston, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Livingston by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail to go to Livingston by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Livingston with the following travel companies:
  • 106 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 16 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Livingston often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Ingliston, Perth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Livingston and these popular destinations at a great price.
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