Bus from Broxburn to Livingston
9 direct routes · 14–22 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 23:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Livingston as of 09:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Broxburn, 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 | ~14 min | 39 | Sat 35 · Sun 30 | 05:21 | 23:58 | Cardross Road (opp) | Tesco Distribution Depot (opp) | Uphall & Dechmont |
| E19 | Ember | ~19 min | 36 | Sat 36 · Sun 36 | 24 hours | Cardross Road (opp) | Bus Terminal (Stance D) | Uphall | |
| 72 | Lothian Country Buses | ~22 min | 25 | Sat 23 · Sun 17 | 05:24 | 22:27 | Cardross Road (opp) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Uphall & Uphall Station |
| X19 | Lothian Country Buses | ~18 min | 19 | Sat 18 · Sun 12 | 05:52 | 23:57 | Cardross Road (opp) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Uphall & Dechmont |
| 902 | Scottish Citylink | ~22 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 12 | 06:51 | 20:01 | Cardross Road (opp) | Fastlink (at) | Uphall |
| X39 | Midland Bluebird | ~10 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 18:26 | 20:17 | Cardross Road (opp) | Royston Roundabout (before) | Uphall & Dechmont |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 16, N18, N43
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | SD Travel | ~14 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:33 | 20:48 | Cardross Road (opp) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Uphall & Dechmont |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~11 min | 2 | weekends only | 00:59 | 03:59 | Cardross Road (opp) | Tesco Distribution Depot (opp) | Uphall & Dechmont |
| N43 | Lothian Country Buses | ~11 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:32 | 01:32 | Cardross Road (opp) | Royston Roundabout (before) | Uphall & Dechmont |
Times are for the first boarding point in Broxburn 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, 72 bus, X19 bus, 902 bus, X39 bus, 16 bus, N18 bus or N43 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Broxburn to Livingston?
9 routes run directly from Broxburn to Livingston: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the E19 (Ember), the 72 (Lothian Country Buses), the X19 (Lothian Country Buses), the 902 (Scottish Citylink), the X39 (Midland Bluebird), the 16 (SD Travel), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses), the N43 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X18, 39 times each weekday — board at Cardross Road (opp) and get off at Tesco Distribution Depot (opp), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Broxburn to Livingston?
Between 14 minutes on the 16 and 22 on the 72, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Uphall, Dechmont on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Broxburn to Livingston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 23:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Broxburn 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.