There are 5 ways to get from Livingston to Methil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Livingston North to Haymarkettrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
1h 42m£19–36Drive 35.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Livingston to Methilcar 35.2 mi
43 min£9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Fastlink to Park & Ridebus X51
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
1h 54m£11–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Livingston to Methiltaxi 35.2 mi
43 min£150–190Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barclay Way to Waterloo Placebus X27 / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 2m£16–28
Livingston to Methil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livingston to Methil is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Livingston to Methil is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Livingston to Methil. However, there are services departing from Fastlink and arriving at Memorial Court via Park & Ride and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Methil. However, there are services departing from Livingston North and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Livingston and Methil is 47 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.
The best way to get from Livingston to Methil without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Livingston to Methil, including transfers.
Livingston to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Fastlink station.
Livingston to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Livingston North station.
The best way to get from Livingston to Methil is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Livingston, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Livingston North to Leven via Haymarket in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fastlink to Memorial Court via Park & Ride and Park & Ride in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Livingston North to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Fastlink to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Fair Deal Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1506 499 111
- Website
- fairdeal-cabs.co.uk
Livingstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 415 000
West Lothian Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 550
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More Questions & Answers
Livingston to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Livingston to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livingston to Methil is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Livingston to Methil.
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