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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Livingston is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Livingston is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Livingston?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Livingston Deer Park via Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Livingston?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Livingston North via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Inverness to Livingston?

The distance between Inverness and Livingston is 201 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Livingston without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Inverness to Livingston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Livingston bus from?

Inverness to Livingston bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Livingston train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Livingston?

The best way to get from Inverness to Livingston is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Inverness to Livingston bus arrive?

Inverness to Livingston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.

Where does the Inverness to Livingston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Livingston is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Inverness to Livingston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Livingston?

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Livingston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 1m
£63–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
4h 14m
£21–28
Drive 156 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Livingstoncar 156 mi
2h 55m
£39–56
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
4h 31m
£63–145
Bus via Waterloo Place
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 / ...
5h 52m
£26–59

Inverness to Livingston by train

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Distance: 199.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport hourly. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 48m.

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