To reach Edinburgh Airport from Livingston North, you need to get off at Edinburgh Park, where you can transfer to the Edinburgh Trams for a direct route to the airport. This essential stop ensures a smooth transition from train to tram, facilitating easy access to Edinburgh Airport.
With Scotrail, travelling from Livingston North to Edinburgh Park takes around fifteen minutes. On this journey, you'll dart along the countryside towards the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.
ScotRail operates most rail services in Scotland, creating connections between key cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. It also links these urban centres to smaller towns and cities across the country and provides cross-border services to several destinations in Northern England.
Departing from Livingston North
Livingston North is on Carmondean Road in the north of the town, while Livingstone South is located on Murieston Road in the south of the town, beside Murieston Town Hall.
Both stations are accessible by taxis and local bus services. Livingston is also the largest town in West Lothian, so it's easy to get around and arrange a taxi to the station if you need one.
Main stops
If you travel from Livingston North to Edinburgh Park there is only one stop at Uphall.
These stations may change, however, so it's worth checking before you travel. Sometimes, poor weather, scheduling alterations, and engineering work can lead to changes.
Arriving at Edinburgh Park
Edinburgh Park can be found on Cultins Road on the very western edge of the city. It’s close to Edinburgh Airport and serves the Edinburgh Park Business district and the Hermiston Gait Shopping Centre.
Edinburgh Park is connected to buses and taxis to help you get around the city, and the station acts as a central tram terminal. The tram stops at Edinburgh Airport via Gyle Centre, and also to Newhaven via Edinburgh City Centre. Making it a perfect stop if you need to get from Livingston North to Edinburgh Airport.
ScotRail train classes
- Standard Class: Passengers benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient plug sockets for all devices.
- First Class: ScotRail does not offer a First Class ticket from Livingston North to Edinburgh Airport.
ScotRail train travle advice
- Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
- Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
- Bicycles: Reservations are highly recommended, as each train has only two cycle spaces. To avoid disappointment, it’s best to book early.
- Children: Offer allows children aged 5 to 15 to travel for £1 each when accompanied by an adult. Children under five can travel for free.
- Passenger Assist: Boarding and alighting assistance, luggage carrying, and support for station issues ensure a smooth and successful trip.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.