The cheapest and fastest coaches from Aberdeen to Livingston
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Aberdeen to Livingston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Livingston will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 buses that leave Aberdeen for Livingston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 47 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Aberdeen to Livingston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Livingston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 163 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Aberdeen to Livingston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Livingston coaches for tomorrow, Friday 2 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:30 Aberdeen | 4h50 | 09:20 Livingston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Aberdeen | 5h47 | 23:47 Livingston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Aberdeen to Livingston
Buses from Aberdeen to Livingston run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:12, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 163 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 05:12 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Aberdeen to LivingstonYou can travel by bus between Aberdeen to Livingston with FlixBus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Aberdeen to Livingston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Livingston by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Livingston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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