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Compare all timetables for the bus from Livingston to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Livingston to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus, megabus or Scottish Citylink for the next days.

today
tomorrow
£4
Tuesday
£5
Wednesday
£5
Thursday
£5
Friday
£5
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 36m 07:33 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 08:09 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 36m 08:03 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 08:39 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop  Economy £4
megabus 3h 52m 07:05 Livingston Stance A 10:57 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £9
megabus 3h 30m 08:15 Livingston Stance A 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £9
Scottish Citylink 3h 34m 07:05 Livingston Scotland 10:39 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop  Economy £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 35m 05:05 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 05:40 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 35m 05:30 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 06:05 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 35m 05:55 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 06:30 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 37m 06:25 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 07:02 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 44m 06:47 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 07:31 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £5
  • Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Ratho, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      0h 16m
      Livingston
      9 km
      00:25
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      00:41
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0 km
      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 16m 05:05 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 05:21 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 16m 05:30 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 05:46 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 16m 05:55 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 06:11 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £5
megabus 3h 52m 07:05 Livingston Stance A 10:57 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £9
megabus 3h 30m 08:15 Livingston Stance A 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £9
  • Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Ratho, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      0h 16m
      Livingston
      9 km
      00:25
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      00:41
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0 km
      Economy
      £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 30m 05:05 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 05:35 Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 30m 05:30 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 06:00 Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 30m 05:55 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 06:25 Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy £5
megabus 3h 52m 07:05 Livingston Stance A 10:57 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £9
megabus 3h 30m 08:15 Livingston Stance A 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £9
  • Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Ratho, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      0h 16m
      Livingston
      9 km
      00:25
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      00:41
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0 km
      Economy
      £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 16m 05:05 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 05:21 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 16m 05:30 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 05:46 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 16m 05:55 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 06:11 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 16m 06:25 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 06:41 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 20m 06:47 Livingston Deer Park Bus Stop 07:07 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £5
  • Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Ratho, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      0h 16m
      Livingston
      9 km
      00:25
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      00:41
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0 km
      Economy
      £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Livingston to Edinburgh is £4 on 02/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Livingston and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Livingston and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 224 daily coaches from Livingston to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 39 daily coaches between Livingston and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 191 coaches from Livingston to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Livingston and Edinburgh, with 42 offers.

Facts about coaches from Livingston to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink that travel 121 times every day by bus from Livingston to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Livingston to Edinburgh starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus £4
Fastest Bus 0h 16m
Earliest Coach 05:05
Latest Coach 23:52
Daily Bus Connections 121 Ø
Distance 21.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink

Cheapest coach connections from Livingston to Edinburgh

Every day, 121 buses from 3 coach companies leave Livingston for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£4
Tuesday 03/11
£5
Wednesday 04/11
£5
Thursday 05/11
£5
Friday 06/11
£5
Saturday 07/11
Sunday 08/11
Monday 09/11
£5
Tuesday 10/11
£9
Wednesday 11/11
£9
Thursday 12/11
£5
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£7
Sunday 15/11
£7
Monday 16/11
£9
Tuesday 17/11
£9
Wednesday 18/11
Thursday 19/11
£9
Friday 20/11
£5
Saturday 21/11
£7
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Livingston to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Livingston to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £4, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Livingston to Edinburgh. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Livingston to Edinburgh, with £4. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Livingston to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Livingston to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Livingston to Edinburgh, 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 Livingston to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Livingston to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Livingston to Edinburgh from our users.

FlixBus from Livingston to Edinburgh

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 0h 16m
Earliest Coach 05:05
Last Coach 23:52
Daily Connections 109 Ø
Found on 01/11/2026

Scottish Citylink from Livingston to Edinburgh

Scottish Citylink

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

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 3h 15m
Earliest Coach 07:05
Last Coach 21:10
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 01/11/2026

All bus stations and stops in Livingston and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Livingston and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Livingston to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Livingston to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Livingston to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Livingston to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Livingston to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Livingston to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Livingston - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Livingston - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £4 and takes 0h 36m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Livingston to Edinburgh is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £18. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Livingston to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 121 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Livingston take?

The quickest coach from Livingston to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 16m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Livingston to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Livingston at 05:05. 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 Livingston to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Livingston at 23:52. 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 Livingston - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Livingston to Edinburgh 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 Livingston and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Livingston and Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh from Livingston?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Livingston Edinburgh 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 Livingston Edinburgh 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 Livingston to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

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 121 daily trips between Livingston and Edinburgh. 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 Livingston to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 121 trips between Livingston and Edinburgh 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 Livingston to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

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

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