How to travel from Livingston to Edinburgh

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Compare bus and train for Livingston to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Livingston to Edinburgh 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 22m. 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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from Livingston to Edinburgh

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

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

FlixBus
08:50AM0h28
Livingston
09:18AMEdinburgh
$71One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:50AM0h28
Livingston
09:18AMEdinburgh
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:50AM0h28
Livingston
09:18AMEdinburgh
$71One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
06:33AM0h31
Livingston
07:04AMEdinburgh
$81One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
02:55PM0h34
Livingston
03:29PMEdinburgh
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Livingston to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Livingston to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 28m.

The distance from Livingston to Edinburgh is approximately 13 miles (21 km).
The average frequency per day from Livingston to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 99 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Livingston and Edinburgh 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 Livingston to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Livingston North (LSN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Livingston, Deer Park and arrive in Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Livingston to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Livingston to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
  • 99 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Livingston to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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