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It takes an average of 9h 27m to travel from Cardiff Central to Livingston by train, over a distance of around 306 miles (493 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Livingston and tickets for this journey start from £80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:17 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Livingston | |
| Journey time | From 6h 28m | |
| Distance | 306 miles (493 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £80 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, ScotRail, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Cardiff Central to Livingston by train
Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to Livingston by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 9 hours 27 minutes to travel from Cardiff Central to Livingston by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 28 minutes though. You'll usually find 17 trains per day running along the 306 miles (493 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Livingston, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or ScotRail to get to Livingston. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cardiff Central to Livingston in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £80.00.
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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.