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Compare bus and train for Livingston to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Livingston to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Livingston to Glasgow:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livingston to Glasgow costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €24. The journey takes 58m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Livingston to Glasgow
How to get from Livingston to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Livingston to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:12 PM0h44Livingston6:56 PMGlasgow€61One-way0 transfers
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- 6:12 PM0h44Livingston6:56 PMGlasgow€61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:12 PM0h44Livingston6:56 PMGlasgow€61One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:12 PM0h44Livingston5:56 PMGlasgow€61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Livingston to Glasgow:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livingston to Glasgow costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Livingston and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Livingston North (LSN) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Livingston, Deer Park and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
- 34 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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