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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Livingston is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Livingston is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Livingston?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Livingston Ladywell via Inverness Union Street and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Livingston?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Livingston North via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Elgin to Livingston?

The distance between Elgin and Livingston is 212 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Livingston without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Elgin to Livingston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Livingston bus from?

Elgin to Livingston bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Livingston train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Livingston?

The best way to get from Elgin to Livingston is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Elgin to Livingston bus arrive?

Elgin to Livingston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Livingston train arrive?

Elgin to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Livingston is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Elgin to Livingston.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 26m
£94–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
6h 8m
£23–36
Drive 160.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Livingstoncar 160.1 mi
3h 16m
£39–57
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m
£77–177
Bus via Nairn
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Barclay Waybus X27 / ...
7h 34m
£36–66

Elgin to Livingston by train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.4 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Haymarket 6 times a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Livingston Ladywell via Inverness Union Street and Edinburgh Airport in around 6h 8m.

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