Bus from Edinburgh to Deans (Livingston)
7 direct routes · 27–105 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 23:41 (weekdays); night services N18, N28 and N43 run 00:05–03:20.
Next buses to Deans (Livingston) as of 03:32
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 | ~35 min | 39 | Sat 35 · Sun 29 | 05:03 | 23:41 | Maybury Road (opp) | Tesco Distribution Depot (opp) | Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge, Broxburn, Uphall & 1 more |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~105 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 22 | 04:47 | 23:25 | St Andrew's House (at) | McGill's Bus Depot (after) | Ratho, Wilkieston & Calderwood |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~105 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 21 | 06:17 | 22:55 | St Andrew's House (at) | McGill's Bus Depot (after) | Ratho, Wilkieston & Kirknewton |
| X39 | Midland Bluebird | ~27 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 18:05 | 20:00 | Drum Brae South (opp) | Royston Roundabout (before) | Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge, Broxburn, Uphall & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · N18, N28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~50 min | 2 | weekends only | 00:20 | 03:20 | Leith Street (Stop JA) | Tesco Distribution Depot (opp) | Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge, Broxburn, Uphall & 1 more |
| N28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~98 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 00:05 | 00:05 | Leith Street (Stop JA) | McGill's Bus Depot (after) | Ratho, Wilkieston, Kirknewton & Calderwood |
| N43 | Lothian Country Buses | ~67 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:36 | 00:36 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Royston Roundabout (before) | Dalmeny, Queensferry, Kirkliston, Winchburgh, Broxburn, Uphall & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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, X39 bus, N18 bus, N28 bus or N43 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Deans?
7 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Deans: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the X39 (Midland Bluebird), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses), the N28 (Lothian Country Buses), the N43 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X18, 39 times each weekday — board at Maybury Road (opp) and get off at Tesco Distribution Depot (opp), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Deans?
Between 27 minutes on the X39 and 105 on the X27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Deans?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 23:41 — and night services N18, N28 and N43 run 00:05–03:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Deans?
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.