The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Livingston South (LVG) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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.


Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG) trains for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h27 | 18:26 Livingston South (LVG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
![]() | 13:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h28 | 13:54 Livingston South (LVG) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:58, the last at 17:59. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 27m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 06:58 |
Last train 17:59 |
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Livingston South (LVG) 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 South (LVG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Livingston South (LVG)
- 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.
- 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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