How to travel from Glasgow to Livingston

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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Livingston

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow 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 53m. 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 €14.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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€7

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€14

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1h 31m

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1h 23m

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from Glasgow to Livingston

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
10:35PM0h42
Glasgow
11:17PMLivingston
$41One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:35PM0h42
Glasgow
11:17PMLivingston
$41One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:35PM0h42
Glasgow
11:17PMLivingston
$41One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:05PM0h45
Glasgow
07:50PMLivingston
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:05PM0h42
Glasgow
08:47PMLivingston
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:05PM0h48
Glasgow
04:53PMLivingston
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Livingston.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Livingston including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Livingston is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Livingston costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Livingston is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Livingston take longer:

Bus takes on average 42m.

The distance from Glasgow to Livingston is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Livingston is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Livingston:
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Livingston, Deer Park.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Livingston North (LSN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Livingston, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, CrossCountry to go to Livingston by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Livingston by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Livingston with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
  • 19 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Livingston often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, 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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