How far is Edinburgh from Livingston?

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

Bus Edinburgh to Livingston from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Edinburgh to Livingston on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:49pm	Edinburgh Airport	28m	8:17pm	Livingston Almondvale Ave	No tags
Bus	8:44pm	Edinburgh Airport	28m	9:12pm	Livingston Almondvale Ave	No tags
Bus	9:44pm	Edinburgh Airport	28m	10:12pm	Livingston Almondvale Ave	No tags
Bus	10:44pm	Edinburgh Airport	28m	11:12pm	Livingston Almondvale Ave	No tags
Bus	11:44pm	Edinburgh Airport	28m	12:12am	Livingston Almondvale Ave	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Livingston. The journey takes about 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

22mAverage Duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $33	Average Duration26m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $12	Average Duration22m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Livingston by bus

How far is Edinburgh from Livingston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$5

11/24

$5

Today

$5

11/26

$5

11/27

$5

11/28

$5

11/29

$5

11/30

$6

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Livingston was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 $25 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 2025-11-26.

Usually Megabus UK 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.