Bus from Queensferry (Edinburgh) to Livingston
3 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 20:34 (weekdays); night service N43 runs at 01:11.
Next buses to Livingston as of 09:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Queensferry, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X51 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~31 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 9 | 08:05 | 18:31 | Slip Road (S-bound) | The Centre (after) | Kirkliston & Newbridge |
| 16 | SD Travel | ~28 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:19 | 20:34 | Dundas Castle (opp) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Kirkliston, Winchburgh, Broxburn, Uphall & Dechmont |
| N43 | Lothian Country Buses | ~32 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:11 | 01:11 | Ferrymuir Retail Park (S-bound) | Royston Roundabout (before) | Kirkliston, Winchburgh, Broxburn, Uphall & Dechmont |
Times are for the first boarding point in Queensferry 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 X51 bus, 16 bus or N43 bus timetable.
Fares from Queensferry to Livingston
- £5.90 adult single on the X51 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Queensferry to Livingston?
3 routes run directly from Queensferry to Livingston: the X51 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 16 (SD Travel), the N43 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X51, 10 times each weekday — board at Slip Road (S-bound) and get off at The Centre (after), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Queensferry to Livingston?
Around 31 minutes on the X51, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Kirkliston, Newbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Queensferry to Livingston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:05 and the last around 20:34 — and night service N43 runs at 01:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Queensferry to Livingston?
An adult single from Queensferry to Livingston is £5.90 on the X51 (Stagecoach East Scotland), from Slip Road (S-bound) to The Centre (after). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.