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

The cheapest way to get from Slateford to Livingston is to bus which costs £2 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Slateford to Livingston is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £90 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Slateford and Livingston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saughton Rose Gardens and arriving at Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Slateford and Livingston?

No, there is no direct train from Slateford to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Balgreen and arriving at Livingston North via Edinburgh Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Slateford to Livingston?

The distance between Slateford and Livingston is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Slateford to Livingston without a car is to tram and train which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 34 min to get from Slateford to Livingston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slateford to Livingston bus from?

Slateford to Livingston bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Saughton Rose Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Slateford to Livingston train from?

Slateford to Livingston train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Balgreen station.

Where does the Slateford to Livingston bus arrive?

Slateford to Livingston bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Slateford to Livingston train arrive?

Slateford to Livingston train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Park Station.

Can I drive from Slateford to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Slateford to Livingston is 13 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Slateford to Livingston.

Where can I stay near Livingston?

There are 2660+ hotels available in Livingston.

Slateford to Livingston - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Slateford to Livingston by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Balgreen to Edinburgh Park Stationtram T50
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Livingston Northtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
34 min
£5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saughton Rose Gardens to Bus Terminalbus N28 / ...
50 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Slateford to Livingstontaxi 13.4 mi
17 min
£90–110
Drive 13.4 mi
1. Drive from Slateford to Livingstoncar 13.4 mi
17 min
£4–5

Slateford to Livingston by tram and train

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Distance: 12 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Saughton Rose Gardens to Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 50 min.

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