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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Livingston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. 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 £7, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 46 km
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£15 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Livingston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Livingston:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Livingston costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Livingston take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 27m.
How to get to Livingston from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Livingston is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Livingston are Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Livingston on Omio.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
Travel to Livingston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Livingston.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Livingston:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Livingston costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Livingston take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Livingston as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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