Is Livingston near Edinburgh?

Yes, it is about 25 km west of Edinburgh.

Does the train go direct?

No, you must change at Edinburgh Waverley.

Is parking expensive?

Most shopping centres offer free or low-cost parking.

Any time, but shopping is best on weekdays.

Yes, local taxi ranks are available at the train station.

Kingussie

Livingston

Train Driving

Kingussie to Livingston

Updated: 31 May 2026

Traveling from Kingussie to Livingston involves navigating south through the heart of Scotland. The train route requires a change at Edinburgh Waverley. By car, you will follow the A9 and M9 motorways. The distance is approximately 175 km. Livingston is a major hub for shopping and business in West Lothian.

Total Distance: 175 km driving, 145 km air distance.

Fastest Way

Driving via the A9 and M9, taking 2 hours 30 minutes.

Cheapest Way

Advance train tickets booked via the ScotRail website.

Compare Kingussie to Livingston Routes

	Train Connecting	Driving Direct
Duration	3 hours	2 hours 30 mins
Avg Price	40-70 GBP	30-45 GBP fuel
Operator	ScotRail	N/A
Route	Highland Main Line to Edinburgh, then local service to Livingston North.	A9 to M9, then M8 towards Livingston.
Tip	Livingston North is the most convenient station for the town centre.	The M8 can be congested during morning and evening rush hours.

Travel Tips

Station Choice
Livingston North is better for the town centre than Livingston South.
Rush Hour
Avoid the M8 between 08:00 and 09:00 to save time.
Booking
Always book train tickets in advance to avoid peak pricing.
Navigation
Use a GPS as the Livingston road network is complex with many roundabouts.
Food
Pack snacks for the train as catering is limited on the Highland line.