The average train between Portobello and Livingston takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is an hourly train service from Portobello 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 hourly between Portobello and Livingston. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Livingston at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portobello to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at Livingston station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Portobello to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Brunstane station.
Portobello to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Livingston North station.
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The distance between Portobello and Livingston is 26 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Brunstane to Livingston North via Edinburgh Waverley in around 46 min.