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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Livingston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 15m
    £147–255

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4h 38m
    £53–149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus bus
    10h 9m
    £67–142

  4. Drive 366.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Livingstoncar car 366.4 mi
    7h
    £90–129

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 2m
    £254–356

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Barclay Waybus bus X27 / ...
    9h 14m
    £151–257

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Livingston Northtrain train
    5h 13m
    £62–164

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 23m
    £90–183

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 10m
    £87–226

Cardiff to Livingston by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Livingston, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Livingston North via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Deer Park via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 9m.

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