4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Livingston
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 12 trains that leave Edinburgh for Livingston on Tue, Dec 23, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Livingston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Livingston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 21 km
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50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Livingston train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Livingston trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:21 PM Edinburgh | 0h19 | 9:40 PM Livingston | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
| Y40996 | On time 6:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h25 | 6:33 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y40996 | On time 6:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h18 | 6:26 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41004 | On time 6:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h25 | 7:03 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41004 | On time 6:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h18 | 6:56 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41011 | On time 7:09 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h24 | 7:33 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41011 | On time 7:09 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h18 | 7:27 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W73114 | On time 7:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h21 | 7:59 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W73114 | On time 7:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h18 | 7:56 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41020 | On time 7:49 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h18 | 8:07 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41020 | On time 7:49 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h22 | 8:11 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y40941 | On time 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h22 | 8:30 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y40941 | On time 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h18 | 8:26 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Livingston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Livingston run on average 16 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 17m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh to Livingston trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Livingston from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Livingston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Livingston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Livingston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Edinburgh, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. When arriving in Livingston, you can end your trip in train stations like Livingston North and Livingston South.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Livingston North, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Livingston
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station car park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop at the top of stairs entrance to Platform 1
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1 Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Ramps to both platforms, narrow platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 5
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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