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Compare bus and train for Livingston to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Livingston to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livingston to Glasgow costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
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.
FlixBus10:30 AM0h45Livingston, Deer Park11:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:30 AM0h45Livingston, Deer Park10:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:12 PM0h39Livingston, Deer Park11:51 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:00 AM0h45Livingston, Deer Park10:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM0h45Livingston, Deer Park11:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM0h45Livingston, Deer Park12:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Livingston to Glasgow:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livingston to Glasgow costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
- Around 25 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 Megabus, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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