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It takes an average of 7h 13m to travel from Birmingham to Livingston by train, over a distance of around 245 miles (394 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Birmingham to Livingston and tickets for this journey start from £37.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:58 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham | |
| Arrival station | Livingston | |
| Journey time | From 4h 35m | |
| Distance | 245 miles (394 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £37.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Birmingham to Livingston in 4 hours 35 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham to Livingston? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 13 minutes to travel the 245 miles (394 km) from Birmingham to Livingston by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 35 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 36 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to Livingston. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham to Livingston in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £37.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Livingston by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.