Bus from Livingston to Ratho
4 direct routes · 42–73 min · first bus 04:17, last bus 22:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ratho as of 09:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Livingston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E19 | Ember | ~23 min | 32 | Sat 32 · Sun 32 | 01:05 | 21:45 | Bus Terminal (Stance D) | Wilkieston Road (E-bound) | Wilkieston |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~73 min | 28 | Sat 24 · Sun 23 | 04:34 | 22:43 | Royston Roundabout (before) | Dalmahoy (NE-bound) | Calderwood & Wilkieston |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~53 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 23 | 04:17 | 22:28 | St Johns Hospital (before) | Dalmahoy (NE-bound) | Kirknewton & Wilkieston |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~42 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 05:27 | 18:40 | St Johns Hospital (at) | Dalmahoy (NE-bound) | Calderwood & Wilkieston |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X27 bus, X28 bus or X40 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Livingston to Ratho?
4 routes run directly from Livingston to Ratho: the E19 (Ember), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the X40 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the E19, 32 times each weekday — board at Bus Terminal (Stance D) and get off at Wilkieston Road (E-bound), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Livingston to Ratho?
Between 42 minutes on the X40 and 73 on the X27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wilkieston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Livingston to Ratho?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:17 and the last around 22:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Livingston to Ratho?
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.