There are 4 ways to get from Livingston to Ellon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 25m£36–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
5h 7m£17–24Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus Fly
- Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091 / ...
4h 42mDrive 136.1 mi
- Drive from Livingston to Elloncar 136.1 mi
2h 35m£35–50
Livingston to Ellon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Livingston to Ellon is to bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Livingston to Ellon is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Livingston to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Livingston Deer Park and arriving at Market Street via Terminal, Overgate and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Livingston North and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Livingston and Ellon is 160 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Livingston to Ellon without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £35 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Livingston to Ellon, including transfers.
Livingston to Ellon bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, depart from Terminal station.
Livingston to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Livingston to Ellon is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Livingston, Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Livingston Deer Park to Market Street via Terminal, Malmaison, Overgate, and Union Square Bus Station in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 01382 201121
- [email protected]
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
Bus from Terminal to Malmaison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Bridge of Don Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Livingston to Ellon bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, arrive at Malmaison station.
Livingston to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livingston to Ellon is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Livingston to Ellon.
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