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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Livingston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Livingston

With a population of 53,798, Livingston is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Livingston to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Livingston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Macaroni - Livingston (The Hub, Almondvale Cres) and La Campana (46 Calder Road) are great picks.

When to visit Livingston

Livingston in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Livingston in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Livingston

Plane

When flying to Livingston, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Livingston include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Livingston departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Livingston, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Livingston to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Livingston North is the busiest station in Livingston. Another popular train station is Livingston South, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Livingston is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 175 miles from Livingston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Livingston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Livingston takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

When flying to Livingston, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Livingston include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Livingston departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Livingston, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Livingston to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Livingston North is the busiest station in Livingston. Another popular train station is Livingston South, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Livingston is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 175 miles from Livingston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Livingston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Livingston takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Livingston

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Livingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Livingston

Most booked hotels in Livingston

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Premier Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Bankton House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Livingston

Hiring a car in Livingston costs £47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Livingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Livingston is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Livingston costs £47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Livingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Livingston is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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