Bus Tickets from Edinburgh to Livingston

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Next departures for Edinburgh to Livingston on October 10
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Megabus UK
Edinburgh Airport
Livingston Almondvale AveNo tags
Megabus UK
Edinburgh Airport
Livingston Almondvale AveNo tags
Megabus UK
Edinburgh Airport
Livingston Almondvale AveNo tags
Megabus UK
Edinburgh Airport
Livingston Almondvale AveNo tags
Megabus UK
Edinburgh Airport
Livingston Almondvale AveNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Livingston

Bus
Average PriceUS$8 - US$14Average Duration26m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$11 - US$12Average Duration22m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Edinburgh to Livingston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Livingston. The journey takes about 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

168bus per day
26mAverage Duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
0kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Edinburgh to Livingston: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$10
Average Bus Trip Duration26m
Number of daily buses168
Earliest bus departure12:02am
Distance16 km
Latest bus departure11:44pm

Edinburgh to Livingston Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Livingston from Edinburgh, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Edinburgh - Livingston

  1. How far is Edinburgh from Livingston?

    It's about 22 km (14 miles) from Edinburgh to Livingston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-08
US$5
10-09
US$5
Today
US$5
10-11
US$6
10-12
US$6
10-13
US$6
10-14
US$6
10-15
US$6
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Livingston was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Livingston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$11 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Edinburgh and Livingston!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Edinburgh to Livingston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Edinburgh to Livingston.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Edinburgh to Livingston.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Livingston?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Edinburgh by bus?

Bus from Livingston to Edinburgh

You can also go to Livingston by train

Train from Edinburgh to Livingston

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