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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 or megabus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£13
tomorrow
£6
Sunday
Monday
£5
Tuesday
Wednesday
£5
Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 4h 9m 04:45 Edinburgh N St David St 08:54 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 24m 07:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 10:54 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 24m 08:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:54 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 24m 09:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:54 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
megabus 3h 24m 10:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 13:54 Livingston Stance A  Economy £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ratho to Edinburgh via Livingston, you can save more than £7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 54%
      0h 9m
      0 km
      20:15
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      20:24
      Livingston
      Deer Park Bus Stop
      13 km
      Edinburgh
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
  • 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 20m
      0
      19:29
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      20:16
      Newhouse
      Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 8m
    • FlixBus
      0h 25m
      0
      20:24
      Newhouse
      Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
      20:49
      Livingston
      Deer Park Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 2h 4m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 15m 20:37 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 20:52 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £6
FlixBus 0h 15m 21:07 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 21:22 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £6
FlixBus 0h 15m 21:37 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 21:52 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £6
FlixBus 0h 15m 22:02 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 22:17 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £6
FlixBus 0h 15m 22:27 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 22:42 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 15m 20:37 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 20:52 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 15m 21:07 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 21:22 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 15m 21:37 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 21:52 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 15m 22:02 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 22:17 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 15m 22:27 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 22:42 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

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
FlixBus 0h 34m 06:19 Edinburgh Princes Street 06:53 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 35m 06:44 Edinburgh Princes Street 07:19 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop  Economy £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Livingston is £4 on 01/12/2025. 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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 78 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Livingston. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Livingston.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 39 coaches from Edinburgh to Livingston, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Livingston, with 7 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Livingston bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and megabus that travel daily 26 times by bus from Edinburgh to Livingston in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Livingston bus ticket starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus £4
Fastest Bus 0h 15m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Latest Coach 23:38
Daily Bus Connections 26 Ø
Distance 21.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and megabus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Livingston?

Every day, 26 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Livingston. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£13
Saturday 06/12
£6
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£5
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£4
Thursday 11/12
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
£27
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

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 £4, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Livingston. Friday 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 £4. 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 £5
Fastest Coach 0h 15m
Earliest Coach 20:37
Last Coach 23:38
Daily Connections 30 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025
In total 2 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 £4 and takes 0h 28m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £14. 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 26 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 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £6. 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 04:45. 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 23:38. 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 and megabus. 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 and megabus.

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.

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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