What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston is to bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Livingston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Deer Park. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Livingston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Livingston North. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Livingston is 15 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Livingston without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston North takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Livingston bus from?

Edinburgh to Livingston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Livingston train from?

Edinburgh to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Livingston is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Livingston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Livingston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Deer Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Livingston train arrive?

Edinburgh to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Livingston North station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Livingston is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Edinburgh to Livingston.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston?

Book your Edinburgh to Livingston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Livingston?

There are 2880+ hotels available in Livingston.

Edinburgh to Livingston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Livingston by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston Northtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
22 min
£6–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Deer Parkbus Uk090
36 min
£2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Livingstontaxi 15.9 mi
25 min
£100–130
Drive 15.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Livingstoncar 15.9 mi
25 min
£4–6

Edinburgh to Livingston by train

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Distance: 14.7 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Livingston, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston North every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Princes Street to Deer Park every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 36 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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