The cheapest and fastest coaches from Livingston to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
31 m
Buses per day
3
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 £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 buses that leave Livingston for Edinburgh every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 21 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest buses will take 34 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 Livingston to Edinburgh
Omio 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 prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 21 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price |
56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Livingston to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Livingston to Edinburgh coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 05:40 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h30 | 06:10 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:40 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h25 | 06:05 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:40 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 05:56 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:25 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h30 | 06:55 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:25 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 06:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:25 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h25 | 06:50 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h20 | 07:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 07:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 07:22 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:12 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h20 | 07:32 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:12 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 07:47 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:12 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 07:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:32 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 08:01 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:32 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 08:07 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:32 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h20 | 07:52 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:02 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 08:37 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:02 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h20 | 08:22 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:02 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 08:31 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:32 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h20 | 08:52 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:32 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 09:01 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:32 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 09:07 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h20 | 09:40 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 09:49 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h35 | 09:55 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 10:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 10:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 10:09 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 | 0h34 | 10:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 10:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 11:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 11:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 11:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 11:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 11:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 11:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 12:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 12:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 12:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 12:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 12:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 12:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 13:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 13:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 13:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 13:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 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 | 0h19 | 14:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 14:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 14:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 14:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 14:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 15:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 15:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 15:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 15:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 15:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 15:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 16:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 16:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 16:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 16:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 16:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 16:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 17:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 17:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 17:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 17:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 17:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 17:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 18:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 18:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 18:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h34 | 18:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 18:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 18:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h19 | 19:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h28 | 19:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h33 | 19:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h17 | 19:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h26 | 19:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h31 | 19:51 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h26 | 20:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h31 | 20:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:50 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h17 | 20:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h31 | 20:51 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h17 | 20:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:20 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h26 | 20:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:49 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 21:18 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:49 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h24 | 21:13 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:49 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 21:05 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:19 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h24 | 21:43 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:19 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 21:48 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:19 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 21:35 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h24 | 22:11 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 22:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 22:16 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:17 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h24 | 22:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:17 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 22:33 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:17 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 22:46 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 23:16 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h24 | 23:11 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:47 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 23:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:17 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 23:46 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:17 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 23:33 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:17 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h24 | 23:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:52 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h24 | 00:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:52 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h29 | 00:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:52 Livingston, Deer Park | 0h16 | 00:08 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Livingston to Edinburgh
Buses from Livingston to Edinburgh run on average 53 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 53 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest coach covers the 21 km distance in 19m.
Distance 21 km |
Average bus duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 53 |
Direct buses 53 |
Fastest bus 19m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:52 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Livingston to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Livingston to Edinburgh with Megabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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