How far is Edinburgh from Livingston?

The distance separating Edinburgh and Livingston is 14 miles (22 km).

Bus Edinburgh to Livingston from $5 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 21 at 12:10am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Edinburgh Zoo South
Arrival time: July 21 at 12:30am
Destination city: Livingston
Destination location: Livingston (Deer Park)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 21 at 8:40pm
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Edinburgh Airport
Arrival time: July 21 at 8:55pm
Destination city: Livingston
Destination location: Livingston (Deer Park)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15m
Departure time: July 21 at 12:07am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)
Arrival time: July 21 at 12:30am
Destination city: Livingston
Destination location: Livingston (Deer Park)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23m
Departure time: July 21 at 7:40am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Edinburgh Airport
Arrival time: July 21 at 8:13am
Destination city: Livingston
Destination location: Livingston Almondvale Ave
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 33m
Departure time: July 21 at 12:43am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)
Arrival time: July 21 at 1:06am
Destination city: Livingston
Destination location: Livingston (Deer Park)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Livingston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $14	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$11 - $12	Average Duration22m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Edinburgh to Livingston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Livingston. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

95bus per day

30mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest ticket

0kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Edinburgh to Livingston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10

Average bus trip duration30m

Number of daily buses95

Earliest bus departure12:02am

Distance10 miles (16 km)

Latest bus departure11:41pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,627 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,200 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, National Express, RegioJet, KLR Bus, FlixTrain

Edinburgh to Livingston Bus

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How far is Edinburgh from Livingston?

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

Best price found

07/17

$6

07/18

$5

Today

$5

07/20

$5

07/21

$5

07/22

$6

07/23

$5

07/24

$5

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Livingston was searched and found on Jul 21, 2025 with a price of $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 $5 to $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 $5 which is on 2025-07-21.

Usually MEGB will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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.

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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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time30m	Avg Price$10	Daily Departures95
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22m	Avg Price$11	Daily Departures10

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