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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
16 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
16 m
Buses on 23 Sept
156
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Livingston to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Livingston to Edinburgh will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 156 buses from Livingston to Edinburgh, including 156 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 21 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Livingston to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 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 coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 21 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train 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 coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livingston to Edinburgh costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 33m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (33m by bus vs 35m by car) and save roughly £31 compared to fuel and tolls (£6 vs £37). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Livingston to Edinburgh coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:05 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 5:21 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h25 | 5:30 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 5:40 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h30 | 5:35 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h30 | 6:00 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 6:05 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h25 | 5:55 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 5:46 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h30 | 6:25 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 6:11 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 6:30 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h25 | 6:20 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h32 | 6:57 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h26 | 6:51 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 6:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h37 | 7:02 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h36 | 7:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h30 | 7:17 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h44 | 7:31 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h20 | 7:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:12 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h25 | 7:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:12 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h44 | 7:56 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:12 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h52 | 8:04 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:12 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h37 | 7:49 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:33 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h59 | 8:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:33 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h43 | 8:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:33 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h50 | 8:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:33 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h31 | 8:04 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:03 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h43 | 8:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:03 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h50 | 8:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:03 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h31 | 8:34 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:03 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h59 | 9:02 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:34 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h41 | 9:15 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:34 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 9:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:34 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h47 | 9:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:34 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h55 | 9:29 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h44 | 10:04 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h30 | 9:50 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h36 | 9:56 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h21 | 9:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 10:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 10:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 10:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 10:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 10:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 10:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 11:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 10:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 11:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 11:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 11:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 11:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 11:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 11:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 11:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 12:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 12:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 12:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 12:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 12:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 13:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 12:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 12:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 12:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 13:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 13:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 13:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 13:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 14:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 13:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 13:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 13:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 14:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 14:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 14:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 14:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 14:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 15:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 14:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 14:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h31 | 15:21 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 15:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h37 | 15:27 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h45 | 15:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h46 | 16:06 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h37 | 15:57 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 15:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h31 | 15:51 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h39 | 16:29 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h33 | 16:23 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h48 | 16:38 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h21 | 16:11 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:23 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 17:05 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:23 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 16:58 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:23 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h23 | 16:46 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:23 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h51 | 17:14 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:53 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 17:28 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:53 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h23 | 17:16 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:53 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h51 | 17:44 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:53 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 17:35 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:23 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h42 | 18:05 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:23 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h51 | 18:14 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:23 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h23 | 17:46 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:23 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 17:58 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:53 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h46 | 18:39 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:53 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h23 | 18:16 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:53 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h33 | 18:26 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:53 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h38 | 18:31 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Livingston to Edinburgh run on average 83 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 83 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest coach covers the 21 km distance in 20m.
Distance 21 km |
Average bus duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 83 |
Direct buses 83 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:52 |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Most Livingston to Edinburgh buses use the Livingston, Deer Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House. Use this guide to compare Livingston and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Livingston, Deer Park is 1 km from Livingston city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Livingston, Deer Park has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Livingston, Deer Park: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). ATMs are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Bus stop is accessible with a curbside stop.
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