Livingston to Edinburgh Airport taxi
£34.12 fixed for a saloon from Livingston to Edinburgh Airport, about 20 minutes, and the same price coming home. Flight tracked, an hour's free waiting at arrivals, and a driver who meets you in the hall if you want.
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The fare, both directions
| Livingston ⇄ Edinburgh Airport | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Journey time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One way, either direction | £34.12 | £40.52 | ~20 minutes · 11.8 mi |
*Normal traffic. Fare checked 20 September 2026 against our live quote engine. The price you see on the form is the price you pay: no meter, no surge, and no extra for early-morning or late-night runs.
The route and how long it takes
M8 east to Newbridge and into the airport, 20 minutes. Bathgate, Broxburn, Uphall and East Calder are all within a few pounds.
When to book your Livingston pickup
11.8 miles, 20 minutes in normal traffic. Pickup times for a two-hour check-in, with 15 minutes spare:
| Flight from Edinburgh Airport | At the terminal | Pickup in Livingston |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 04:00 | 03:25 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 06:25 |
| 13:00 | 11:00 | 10:25 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 | 15:25 |
Coming home to Livingston
Allowing half an hour for passport control and bags:
| Landing at Edinburgh Airport | In the car | Home in Livingston |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 08:00 | 08:35 (rush hour) |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | 14:50 |
| 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:35 (rush hour) |
| 23:30 | 00:00 | 00:20 |
Every fixed fare from Livingston
| Livingston to | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Distance · time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow city centre | £85.56 | £91.96 | 31.5 mi · 40 minutes |
| Glasgow Airport | £125.64 | £132.04 | 41.1 mi · 55 minutes |
| Edinburgh Airport (this page) | £34.12 | £40.52 | 11.8 mi · 20 minutes |
| Prestwick Airport | £139.65 | £150.62 | 61.2 mi · 1 hour 25 minutes |
Pickup and drop-off at both ends
We pick up anywhere in Livingston, Bathgate and Broxburn and drop at the Edinburgh Airport terminal kerb. Coming home, we track your flight and wait 60 minutes free from landing, which matters on a long run when a delay is likely. Meeting points and meet-and-greet are on the Edinburgh Airport taxis page.
- ✔ Flight tracked, so a delay never costs you
- ✔ 60 minutes free waiting at the airport
- ✔ Meet and greet in arrivals on request
- ✔ Child seats on request
- ✔ Card, cash or app payment
Questions about this route
Do you cover Bathgate and Broxburn?
Yes, both, and Whitburn and Armadale; put the address in the form for the exact fixed fare.
How far is Livingston from Edinburgh Airport?
11.8 miles by road, 20 minutes in normal traffic. Weekday rush hours (7 to 9.30am, 4 to 6.30pm) can add 10 to 20 minutes; give us your flight time and we allow for it.
What time should I leave Livingston for a 6am flight from Edinburgh Airport?
Book the pickup for about 03:25. That has you at the terminal around 04:00, two hours before departure, with 15 minutes spare. Roads are empty at that hour and the fare is the same fixed £34.12.
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