Bus from Bathgate to Livingston
7 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 18:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Livingston as of 03:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bathgate, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~8 min | 40 | Sat 39 · Sun 34 | 03:38 | 00:17 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Tesco Distribution Depot (at) | — |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~10 min | 30 | Sat 26 · Sun 25 | 04:25 | 00:16 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Royston Roundabout (before) | — |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~10 min | 22 | Sat 23 · Sun 22 | 05:23 | 22:04 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Royston Roundabout (before) | — |
| 74 | Lothian Country Buses | ~10 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 11 | 07:01 | 22:01 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Royston Roundabout (before) | — |
| 73 | Lothian Country Buses | ~10 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 06:25 | 21:10 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Royston Roundabout (before) | — |
| 31 | SD Travel | ~75 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:55 | 18:55 | Council Offices (at) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Torphichen, Linlithgow, Philpstoun, Threemiletown, Bridgend, Threemiletown & 3 more |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~6 min | 1 | weekends only | 02:16 | 02:16 | Gordon Avenue (after) | Tesco Distribution Depot (at) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bathgate on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X18 bus, X27 bus, X28 bus, 74 bus, 73 bus, 31 bus or N18 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bathgate to Livingston?
7 routes run directly from Bathgate to Livingston: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the 74 (Lothian Country Buses), the 73 (Lothian Country Buses), the 31 (SD Travel), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X18, 40 times each weekday — board at Gordon Avenue (after) and get off at Tesco Distribution Depot (at), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bathgate to Livingston?
Around 75 minutes on the 31, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bathgate to Livingston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 18:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bathgate to Livingston?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.