London to Livingston by train

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Overview: trains from London to Livingston

Find the key information for travelling by train from London to Livingston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:30 View journey
Last train 23:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 537
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey CA$100.75 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 7m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from London to Livingston

Ready to book a trip from London to Livingston by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between London and Livingston

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$100.75

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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London to Livingston train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from London to Livingston is at 05:30 and the last is at 23:53. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:05 and the last one is at 23:53. You can expect 30 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 27 minutes.

Train duration for trips from London to Livingston

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 42 minutes, crossing a total distance of 537 kilometres.

How far in advance London and Livingston tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between London and Livingston are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from London to Livingston by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Livingston.

FAQs about the train journey from London to Livingston

Want to know more about your journey from London to Livingston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between London and Livingston is 537 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.