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National Museum of Scotland
Major museum of Scottish history and archaeology in Edinburgh. It is an easy day trip from Livingston with wide-ranging collections.
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Livingston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Livingston run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 5h 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 4:17 |
Last train 19:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Complete guide to Livingston
Things to do in Livingston
Discover the best of Livingston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Livingston trip today.
- Recommended
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Local history museum exploring West Lothian’s mining, shale oil and community heritage through interactive family-friendly displays.
- Recommended
The City Art Centre
Contemporary art gallery and museum with Scottish art, social history collections and a varied programme of temporary exhibitions.
- Recommended
Beecraigs Country Park
Large country park with woodland trails, loch views and the impressive House of the Binns nearby. Ideal for a relaxed walk.
- Recommended
Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
Woodland and riverside walking area following the River Almond. A good choice for quieter local walks and nature spotting.
- Recommended
Linlithgow Loch
Pleasant lochside walk in nearby Linlithgow with waterside views, birdlife and excellent perspectives of the palace and kirk.
Haggis
A savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. Scotland’s best-known national dish.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Neeps and tatties
Mashed swede and potato, usually served with haggis. A staple part of the classic Burns Supper combination across Scotland.
Mince and tatties
Minced beef cooked with onions and stock, often served with mashed potatoes. A long-standing Scottish home-style comfort dish.
Wagamama
Established Japanese restaurant at Livingston Designer Outlet, serving sushi, bento and hot dishes in a relaxed modern space.
Hot Flame World Buffet
Popular steakhouse and grill in Livingston Designer Outlet, known for steaks, burgers and a lively casual setting.
PizzaExpress
Reliable casual Italian restaurant for pizza, pasta and family meals, popular with shoppers and local groups.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotel and dining prices are usually lower than Edinburgh, while transport and everyday costs are similar to other Scottish towns.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafés do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
FAQs: Liverpool to Livingston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Livingston 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Livingston can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Liverpool to Livingston covers a distance of 279 km and takes approximately 5h 35m. Trains run 17 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool to Livingston is 279 km.
The first train from Liverpool to Livingston leaves at 4:17.
The last train from Liverpool to Livingston departs at 19:55.
Trains from Liverpool to Livingston run approximately 17 times per day.
To travel from Liverpool to Livingston, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Livingston.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Livingston is Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), and it arrives at Livingston North (LSN).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Livingston is by train, costing approximately £21.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Livingston in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool to Livingston offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Merseyside region, rolling countryside, and glimpses of the Pennines, providing a moderately scenic experience.
A day trip from Liverpool to Livingston is not feasible, as the journey takes 5h 35m. The distance is 279 km. There are 14 train trips available per day.
Two to three days in Livingston is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Livingston Designer Outlet, Almond Valley Heritage Centre, and the Five Sisters Zoo.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Liverpool to Livingston.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Livingston
Most Liverpool to Livingston trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Livingston North station pair, with some services arriving at Uphall. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Livingston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Livingston
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
MoorfieldsMoorfields station, Moorfields, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BS
City-centre transport
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Bus10A · 5m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 12m
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Broad GreenBroad Green station, Bowring Park Road, Broad Green, Merseyside, L14 3NG
City-centre transport
Getting to Broad Green from Liverpool city centre
Broad Green is 5 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road, Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western, Liverpool Lime Street - Preston, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street - St Helens Central, Liverpool Lime Street - Leeds · 16m · £2 · every ~6 min
Bus7 · 27m · £2 · every ~7 min
7 · 34m · £2 · every ~7 min
204 · 51m · £2 · every ~3 min
Broad Green train station facilities and services
Broad Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Broad Green.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Broad Green.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Broad Green: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Broad Green: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Broad Green: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, To Liverpool platform : level access from street level. To Wigan platform via footpath from Seymour Road or Jubilee Avenue from ticket office under road bridge and first left, 500 metres. Or via underpass 32 steps level under the track then 30 steps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Livingston station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Trains from Liverpool to Livingston most often arrive at Livingston North. Some services arrive at Uphall, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Livingston arrival station.
Livingston NorthLivingston North station, Carmondean Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7EE
City-centre transport
Getting to Livingston North from Livingston city centre
Livingston North is 1 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBuses pick up/drop off from the bus stop at the top of stairs entrance to Platform 1
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.
UphallUphall station, Pumpherston Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 5QG
City-centre transport
Getting to Uphall from Livingston city centre
Uphall is 2 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBuses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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.
Livingston SouthLivingston South station, Muireston Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 9AP
City-centre transport
Getting to Livingston South from Livingston city centre
Livingston South is 3 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBuses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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.
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