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Which bus from Edinburgh to Livingston is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Livingston. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, megabus or Scottish Citylink. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£4
tomorrow
Saturday
£13
Sunday
£13
Monday
£5
Tuesday
£8
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 36m 17:01 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop 17:37 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 36m 17:36 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop 18:12 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £4
Scottish Citylink 3h 59m 04:59 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop 08:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £7
Scottish Citylink 3h 59m 05:59 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop 09:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £7
megabus 4h 13m 04:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 08:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 4h 13m 04:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 08:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 43m 06:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 09:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 28m 07:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 10:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 43m 08:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 43m 09:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Livingston via Newhouse, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      20:37
      Edinburgh
      Ingliston Park & Ride
      21:14
      Newhouse
      Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 9m
    • FlixBus
      0h 24m
      0
      21:23
      Newhouse
      Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
      21:47
      Livingston
      Deer Park Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 2h 18m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 4h 13m 04:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 08:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 43m 06:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 09:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 28m 07:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 10:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 43m 08:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 43m 09:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Livingston via Ratho, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 38%
      0h 9m
      Edinburgh
      13 km
      00:22
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      00:31
      Livingston
      Deer Park Bus Stop
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ratho to Edinburgh via Livingston, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 38%
      0h 9m
      0 km
      00:22
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      00:31
      Livingston
      Deer Park Bus Stop
      13 km
      Edinburgh
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Livingston via Newhouse, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      1h 44m
      0
      06:19
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      07:17
      Newhouse
      Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 21m
    • FlixBus
      0h 25m
      0
      07:38
      Newhouse
      Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
      08:03
      Livingston
      Deer Park Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 44m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 28m 00:03 Edinburgh Princes Street 00:31 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 28m 00:38 Edinburgh Princes Street 01:06 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 29m 05:53 Edinburgh Princes Street 06:22 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5
megabus 4h 13m 04:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 08:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 4h 13m 05:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 09:58 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 17m 00:14 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop 00:31 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £8
FlixBus 0h 17m 00:49 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop 01:06 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £8
FlixBus 0h 18m 06:04 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop 06:22 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £8
FlixBus 0h 20m 06:33 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop 06:53 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £8
FlixBus 0h 21m 06:58 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop 07:19 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £8
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Livingston via Ratho, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 1%
      0h 9m
      Edinburgh
      13 km
      00:22
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      00:31
      Livingston
      Deer Park Bus Stop
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ratho to Edinburgh via Livingston, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 1%
      0h 9m
      0 km
      00:22
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      00:31
      Livingston
      Deer Park Bus Stop
      13 km
      Edinburgh
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Livingston is £2 on 06/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Livingston?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Livingston. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 170 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Livingston. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Livingston.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 113 coaches from Edinburgh to Livingston, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Livingston, with 24 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Livingston bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink that travel daily 68 times by bus from Edinburgh to Livingston in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Livingston bus ticket starting from £2!

Cheapest Bus £2
Fastest Bus 0h 17m
Earliest Coach 00:11
Latest Coach 23:44
Daily Bus Connections 68 Ø
Distance 21.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Livingston?

Every day, 68 buses from 3 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Livingston. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 06/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 05/08
Thursday 06/08
£2
Friday 07/08
Saturday 08/08
£13
Sunday 09/08
£13
Monday 10/08
£13
Tuesday 11/08
£8
Wednesday 12/08
Thursday 13/08
Friday 14/08
Saturday 15/08
£13
Sunday 16/08
£13
Monday 17/08
£13
Tuesday 18/08
£13
Wednesday 19/08
£5
Thursday 20/08
£5
Friday 21/08
£13
Saturday 22/08
£13
Sunday 23/08
Monday 24/08
£8
Tuesday 25/08
Wednesday 26/08
£13
Thursday 27/08
£13
Friday 28/08
£13
Saturday 29/08
Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Livingston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £2, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Livingston. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Livingston, with £2. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Livingston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Livingston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Livingston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Livingston are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Livingston?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Livingston timetable.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Livingston

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Livingston:

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 0h 17m
Earliest Coach 00:11
Last Coach 23:44
Daily Connections 91 Ø
Found on 05/08/2026

Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to Livingston

Scottish Citylink

Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Edinburgh to Livingston:

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 3h 2m
Earliest Coach 04:59
Last Coach 19:59
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 05/08/2026
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Livingston

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Livingston. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Livingston

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Livingston. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Livingston bus

How much does a Edinburgh Livingston coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Livingston bus trip is available from £2 and takes 0h 36m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Livingston?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £2 to £13. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Livingston.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Livingston route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Livingston is offered by roughly 68 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Livingston from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Livingston is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 17m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The earliest bus to Livingston departs from Edinburgh at 00:11. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Livingston?

The latest bus to Livingston departs from Edinburgh at 23:44. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Livingston route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Livingston can travel with FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Livingston?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Livingston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the bus to Livingston from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Livingston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Livingston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Livingston on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Edinburgh to Livingston?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 68 daily trips between Edinburgh and Livingston. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Livingston?

Prices and availability for 68 trips between Edinburgh and Livingston change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Livingston

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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