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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Livingston is to bus which costs £2 - £6 and takes 42 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Livingston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Deer Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith 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 Leith to Livingston?

The distance between Leith and Livingston is 15 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

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

How long does it take to get from Leith 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 Leith to Livingston bus from?

Leith to Livingston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Livingston train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Livingston?

The best way to get from Leith to Livingston is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Leith to Livingston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leith to Livingston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Livingston is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Leith to Livingston.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Livingston?

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There are 5 ways to get from Leith to Livingston by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Deer Parkbus Uk090
42 min
£2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Livingstontaxi 17.9 mi
31 min
£110–150
Drive 17.9 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Livingstoncar 17.9 mi
31 min
£5–7
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Foot of the Walk to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Livingston Ladywellbus Ember
1h 25m
£10–14

Leith to Livingston by train

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Distance: 14.7 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Leith, 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Deer Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 42 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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