Bus from Ratho to Livingston
5 direct routes · 42–54 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 23:54 (weekdays); night service N28 runs at 00:37.
Next buses to Livingston as of 06:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ratho, 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 | 04:32 | 01:11 | Wilkieston Road (W-bound) | Bus Terminal (Stance D) | Wilkieston |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~54 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 23 | 05:14 | 23:54 | Addistoun House (at) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Wilkieston & Calderwood |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~53 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 21 | 06:46 | 23:24 | Addistoun House (at) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Wilkieston & Kirknewton |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~42 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 07:14 | 20:53 | Addistoun House (at) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Wilkieston & Calderwood |
| N28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~52 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 00:37 | 00:37 | Addistoun House (at) | St Johns Hospital (before) | Wilkieston, Kirknewton & Calderwood |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ratho 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, X40 bus or N28 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ratho to Livingston?
5 routes run directly from Ratho to Livingston: the E19 (Ember), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the X40 (Lothian Country Buses), the N28 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the E19, 32 times each weekday — board at Wilkieston Road (W-bound) and get off at Bus Terminal (Stance D), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ratho to Livingston?
Between 42 minutes on the X40 and 54 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 Ratho to Livingston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:14 and the last around 23:54 — and night service N28 runs at 00:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ratho 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.