The cheapest and fastest trains from Livingston to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€8
Fastest journey on Sep 23
17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
17 m
Trains on Sep 23
52
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Livingston to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Livingston to Edinburgh will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 52 trains from Livingston to Edinburgh, including 52 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Wed, Sep 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.
W689129:09 AM0h21Uphall (UHA)9:30 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
W689028:27 AM0h18Uphall (UHA)8:45 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
W689799:36 AM0h17Uphall (UHA)9:53 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
W699508:11 AM0h23Uphall (UHA)8:34 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
W6898810:13 AM0h21Uphall (UHA)10:34 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
W689799:36 AM0h17Uphall (UHA)9:53 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
W6901912:35 PM0h17Uphall (UHA)12:52 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
W689692:35 PM0h17Uphall (UHA)2:52 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
W689028:27 AM0h18Uphall (UHA)8:45 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
C1504110:37 AM0h18Uphall (UHA)10:55 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Livingston to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Livingston to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 21 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Livingston to Edinburgh:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livingston to Edinburgh costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 33m.
Live departures
Livingston to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Livingston to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W69950 | 8:07 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h27 | 8:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69950 | 8:11 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h23 | 8:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68902 | 8:24 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h21 | 8:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68902 | 8:27 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h18 | 8:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69953 | 8:47 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h26 | 9:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69953 | 8:51 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h22 | 9:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68912 | 9:06 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h24 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68912 | 9:09 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h21 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68979 | 9:33 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h20 | 9:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68979 | 9:36 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h17 | 9:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68988 | 10:09 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h25 | 10:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68988 | 10:13 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h21 | 10:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15041 | 10:34 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h21 | 10:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15041 | 10:37 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h18 | 10:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15048 | 11:02 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h21 | 11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15048 | 11:05 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h18 | 11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69011 | 11:32 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h21 | 11:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69011 | 11:35 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h18 | 11:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69015 | 12:07 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h24 | 12:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69015 | 12:10 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h21 | 12:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69019 | 12:32 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h20 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69019 | 12:35 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h17 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69025 | 1:03 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h21 | 1:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69025 | 1:06 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h18 | 1:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W83706 | 1:27 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h21 | 1:48 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W83706 | 1:30 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h18 | 1:48 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15060 | 1:37 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h22 | 1:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15060 | 1:40 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h19 | 1:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68967 | 2:08 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h24 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68967 | 2:11 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h21 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68969 | 2:32 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h20 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68969 | 2:35 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h17 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68974 | 3:02 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h22 | 3:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68974 | 3:05 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h19 | 3:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69959 | 3:26 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h27 | 3:53 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69959 | 3:30 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h23 | 3:53 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68982 | 3:37 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h23 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68982 | 3:41 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h19 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69962 | 3:57 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h26 | 4:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69962 | 4:00 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h23 | 4:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68989 | 4:06 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h24 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68989 | 4:09 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h21 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69964 | 4:26 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h22 | 4:48 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69964 | 4:29 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h19 | 4:48 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68997 | 4:34 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h22 | 4:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68997 | 4:38 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h18 | 4:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69005 | 5:06 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h23 | 5:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69005 | 5:10 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h19 | 5:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69967 | 5:17 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h27 | 5:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69967 | 5:22 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h22 | 5:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68946 | 5:24 PM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h25 | 5:49 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68946 | 5:28 PM Uphall (UHA) | 0h21 | 5:49 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Livingston to Edinburgh
Trains from Livingston to Edinburgh run on average 14 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 14 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 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Trains from Livingston to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Livingston to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Livingston to Edinburgh
Most Livingston to Edinburgh trains use the Livingston North to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh Park. Use this guide to compare Livingston and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Livingston station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Livingston North from Livingston city centre
Livingston North is 1 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Livingston North train station facilities and services
Livingston North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Livingston North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Livingston North: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Livingston North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Livingston North: 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.
Getting to Uphall from Livingston city centre
Uphall is 2 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Uphall train station facilities and services
Uphall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Uphall: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Uphall: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Uphall: 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.
Getting to Livingston South from Livingston city centre
Livingston South is 3 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Livingston South train station facilities and services
Livingston South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Livingston South.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Livingston South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Livingston South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Livingston South: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: 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.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
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