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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Livingston to Glasgow 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 coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. 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 £15.
Distance: 46 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£15 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Livingston to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Livingston to Glasgow:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livingston to Glasgow costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 58m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Glasgow from Livingston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Livingston to Glasgow 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 ferry from Glasgow are Belfast, Edinburgh, Stirling, Dunoon and Perth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Glasgow on Omio.
Belfast is best known for its shipbuilding past and the story of the Titanic. It blends Victorian streets, political history and a lively arts and pub scene in a compact setting.
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.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Travel to Glasgow 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 Livingston to Glasgow.
This is compared to other travel options from Livingston to Glasgow:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livingston to Glasgow costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Livingston and Glasgow as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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