The average train between Manchester and Livingston takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Livingston. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Livingston. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Livingston at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Livingston station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Manchester to Livingston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Livingston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.
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The distance between Manchester and Livingston is 281.7 km. The road distance is 375 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m.