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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Livingston is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Livingston is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Livingston?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Deer Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Livingston?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Livingston North via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Manchester to Livingston?

The distance between Manchester and Livingston is 234 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Livingston without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Manchester to Livingston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Livingston bus from?

Manchester to Livingston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Livingston train from?

Manchester to Livingston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Livingston?

The best way to get from Manchester to Livingston is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Manchester to Livingston bus arrive?

Manchester to Livingston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Livingston train arrive?

Manchester to Livingston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Livingston is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Manchester to Livingston.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Livingston?

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Manchester to Livingston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Livingston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m
£82–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus Uk090
4h 51m
£28–47
Drive 209.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Livingstoncar 209.6 mi
3h 41m
£51–74
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 48m
£49–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Barclay Waybus X27 / ...
6h 8m
£79–134
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 23m
£65–164
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Livingston Northtrain
5h 37m
£64–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Livingston Northtrain
5h 42m
£72–175

Manchester to Livingston by train

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Distance: 233 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Livingston, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Deer Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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