- Distance: 14.7 mi
- Duration: 22 min
The average train between Livingston and Edinburgh takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Livingston to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Livingston and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Livingston station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Livingston to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Livingston North station.
Livingston to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Livingston to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Livingston and Edinburgh is 21 km. The road distance is 24 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Livingston North to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 23 min.
