What is the cheapest way to get from Livingston to Midlothian?

The cheapest way to get from Livingston to Midlothian is to bus and line 29 bus which costs £4 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Livingston to Midlothian?

The fastest way to get from Livingston to Midlothian is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Livingston and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct bus from Livingston to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Livingston and arriving at Shank Bridge via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Livingston and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Livingston North and arriving at Gorebridge via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Livingston to Midlothian?

The distance between Livingston and Midlothian is 26 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Livingston to Midlothian without a car?

The best way to get from Livingston to Midlothian without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Livingston to Midlothian?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Livingston to Midlothian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Livingston to Midlothian bus from?

Livingston to Midlothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Livingston station.

Where do I catch the Livingston to Midlothian train from?

Livingston to Midlothian train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Livingston North station.

Train or bus from Livingston to Midlothian?

The best way to get from Livingston to Midlothian is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £14 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Livingston to Midlothian bus arrive?

Livingston to Midlothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Livingston to Midlothian train arrive?

Livingston to Midlothian train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Livingston to Midlothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Livingston to Midlothian is 25 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Livingston to Midlothian.

How do I get a train ticket from Livingston to Midlothian?

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Where can I stay near Midlothian?

There are 2300+ hotels available in Midlothian.

Livingston to Midlothian - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Livingston to Midlothian by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Livingston North to Edinburgh WaverleyDalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to GorebridgeEdinburgh - Tweedbank
1h 17m
£13–16
Bus, line 29 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barclay Way to Princes StreetX27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Arniston EngineN3 / ...
2h 33m
£4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Livingston to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk090
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Shank BridgeX95
2h 5m
£9–13
Drive 24.8 mi
1. Drive from Livingston to Midlothian24.8 mi
28 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Livingston to Midlothian24.8 mi
28 min
£50–65

Livingston to Midlothian by train

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.1 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Livingston, Scotland and Midlothian, Scotland?

You can take a train from Livingston North to Gorebridge via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Livingston to Shank Bridge via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 2h 5m.

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