Bus and Coach from Livingston to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

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 megabus or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£8

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

£13

Saturday

£13

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 24m	07:33	Livingston	Deer Park Bus Stop	07:57	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Deer Park Bus Stop, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 07:33:00 to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 07:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
FlixBus	0h 24m	08:03	Livingston	Deer Park Bus Stop	08:27	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Deer Park Bus Stop, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 08:03:00 to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 08:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
FlixBus	0h 23m	08:34	Livingston	Deer Park Bus Stop	08:57	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Deer Park Bus Stop, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 08:34:00 to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 08:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
megabus	3h 52m	07:05	Livingston	Stance A	10:57	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 07:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
megabus	3h 30m	08:15	Livingston	Stance A	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 08:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Ratho, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 38%
  
  0h 15m
  
  Livingston
  
  9 km
  
  00:26
  
  Ratho
  Bus Stop
  
  00:41
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  0 km
  
  Basic
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Ratho (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 00:26:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 00:41:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	3h 52m	07:05	Livingston	Stance A	10:57	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 07:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
megabus	3h 30m	08:15	Livingston	Stance A	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 08:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
megabus	3h 30m	09:15	Livingston	Stance A	12:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 09:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
megabus	3h 30m	10:15	Livingston	Stance A	13:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 10:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
megabus	3h 30m	11:15	Livingston	Stance A	14:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 11:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Ratho, you can save more than £8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 62%
  
  0h 15m
  
  Livingston
  
  9 km
  
  00:26
  
  Ratho
  Bus Stop
  
  00:41
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  0 km
  
  Basic
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Ratho (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 00:26:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 00:41:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Newhouse, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  1h 19m
  
  0
  
  05:57
  
  Livingston
  Deer Park Bus Stop
  
  06:21
  
  Newhouse
  Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Deer Park Bus Stop, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 05:57:00 to Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop, Newhouse (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 53m
  
  0
  
  06:23
  
  Newhouse
  Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
  
  07:16
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop, Newhouse (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 06:23:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
Travel Time is 2h 11m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	3h 30m	08:15	Livingston	Stance A	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 08:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
megabus	3h 30m	09:15	Livingston	Stance A	12:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 09:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
megabus	3h 30m	10:15	Livingston	Stance A	13:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 10:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
megabus	3h 30m	11:15	Livingston	Stance A	14:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 11:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
megabus	3h 30m	12:15	Livingston	Stance A	15:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Stance A, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 12:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Ratho, you can save more than £8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 62%
  
  0h 22m
  
  Livingston
  
  9 km
  
  00:25
  
  Ratho
  Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
  
  00:47
  
  Edinburgh
  N St David St
  
  0 km
  
  Basic
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from goes from Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop, Ratho (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 00:25:00 to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 00:47:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
Did you know that if you travel from Livingston to Edinburgh via Newhouse, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  1h 19m
  
  0
  
  05:57
  
  Livingston
  Deer Park Bus Stop
  
  06:21
  
  Newhouse
  Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Deer Park Bus Stop, Livingston (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 05:57:00 to Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop, Newhouse (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 53m
  
  0
  
  06:23
  
  Newhouse
  Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop
  
  07:16
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Newhouse Hotel Coach Stop, Newhouse (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 06:23:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
Travel Time is 2h 11m shorter, and you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Livingston to Edinburgh is £5 on 24/05/2026. 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 21 daily coaches from Livingston to Edinburgh. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Livingston and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 coaches from Livingston to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Livingston and Edinburgh, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Livingston to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like megabus and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Livingston to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Livingston to Edinburgh starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus	£5
Fastest Bus	0h 15m
Earliest Coach	06:47
Latest Coach	21:10
Daily Bus Connections	16 Ø
Distance	21.6 km
Coach Companies	megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Livingston to Edinburgh

Every day, 16 buses from 2 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 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£8

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£13

Saturday 09/05

£13

Sunday 10/05

Monday 11/05

Tuesday 12/05

£13

Wednesday 13/05

£13

Thursday 14/05

£13

Friday 15/05

£13

Saturday 16/05

Sunday 17/05

£13

Monday 18/05

£13

Tuesday 19/05

£13

Wednesday 20/05

£13

Thursday 21/05

£13

Friday 22/05

Saturday 23/05

£13

Sunday 24/05

£5

Monday 25/05

£13

Tuesday 26/05

£5

Wednesday 27/05

£13

Thursday 28/05

£5

Friday 29/05

£5

Saturday 30/05

£5

Sunday 31/05

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 £5, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Livingston to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Livingston to Edinburgh, with £8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

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

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

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	0h 15m
Earliest Coach	06:47
Last Coach	09:20
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	03/05/2026

megabus from Livingston to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	3h 29m
Earliest Coach	07:05
Last Coach	21:10
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	03/05/2026

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.

Scotland

Ladywell E Rd

Stance A

Deer Park Bus Stop

Deer Park Deer Park

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 £5 and takes 0h 24m. 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 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £13. 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 16 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 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. 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 06:47. 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 21:10. 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 megabus and FlixBus. 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: megabus and FlixBus.

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 16 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 16 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

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

More bus routes to Livingston and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Livingston and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!