🚌 Bus from Livingston to Edinburgh
8 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 23:52 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK090 | FlixBus | ~19 min | 39 | 05:05 | 23:52 | Deer Park (at) |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~77 min | 28 | 04:34 | 22:43 | Royston Roundabout (before) |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~77 min | 22 | 05:32 | 22:13 | Royston Roundabout (before) |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~48 min | 14 | 05:32 | 18:31 | St Johns Hospital (at) |
| 900 | Scottish Citylink | ~19 min | 8 | 01:49 | 00:49 | Deer Park (at) |
| X39 | Midland Bluebird | ~29 min | 3 | 05:40 | 07:12 | McGill's Bus Depot (after) |
| 16 | SD Travel | ~45 min | 2 | 13:00 | 17:30 | Bus Terminal (Stance C) |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~27 min | 1 | 02:23 | 02:23 | Royston Hall (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Livingston on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Livingston to Edinburgh?
8 routes run directly from Livingston to Edinburgh: the UK090 (FlixBus), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the X40 (Lothian Country Buses), the 900 (Scottish Citylink), the X39 (Midland Bluebird), the 16 (SD Travel), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses).
How long does the bus take from Livingston to Edinburgh?
Around 19 minutes on the UK090, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Livingston to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the UK090) leaves around 05:05 and the last around 23:52. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Livingston to Edinburgh?
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.