How to get from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh by bus and train?

St John's Hospital to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

The 72 bus from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh runs from 05:06 to 23:15, with departures every 25 min-1 hr. The journey takes about 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From St John's Hospital to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 72 bus from St Johns Hospital, Howden station to Railway Station, Uphall Station station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Uphall station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus and train schedule from St John's Hospital may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

49min

Leaves from St Johns Hospital, Howden

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
St Johns Hospital, Howden
ID 6290LHW14
70 m • 1 min
2
72
Wait for bus
72
Broxburn
3
Ride to bus station
Railway Station, Uphall Station
ID 6290US02
14 min
4
Walk to train station
Uphall
50 m • 1 min
5
SCOTRAIL
Wait for train
SCOTRAIL
Edinburgh
6
Ride to train station
Edinburgh
22 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transport directions from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh

The distance between St John's Hospital, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 26.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train timetable from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St John's Hospital) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh?
The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 72, Train line SCOTRAIL.
Is there a direct bus between St John's Hospital and Edinburgh?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.
Which bus line goes from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh?
The 72 bus line goes from St Johns Hospital, Howden station near St John's Hospital in Livingston to Railway Station, Uphall Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Railway Station, Uphall Station near Edinburgh in Scotland.
How long does it take to travel from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh by bus and train?
The total travel time between St John's Hospital in Livingston and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 49 min.
Where do I get on the bus near St John's Hospital to get to Edinburgh?
Get on the 72 bus from the St Johns Hospital, Howden stop near St John's Hospital in Livingston.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St John's Hospital and Edinburgh?
Get off the bus at the Railway Station, Uphall Station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.
When is the last bus from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh?
The last bus from St John's Hospital in Livingston to Edinburgh in Scotland is the Bathgate - Edinburgh line. It leaves the St Johns Hospital, Howden stop at 23:29.
When is the first train from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh?
The first train from St John's Hospital in Livingston to Edinburgh in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Livingston North station at 06:52.

Last updated on 31 October 2026

How to get from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh by bus and train?

St John's Hospital to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

From St John's Hospital to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Bus And Train timetable from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh

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Which bus line goes from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh?

How long does it take to travel from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh by bus and train?

Where do I get on the bus near St John's Hospital to get to Edinburgh?

Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St John's Hospital and Edinburgh?

When is the last bus from St John's Hospital to Edinburgh?

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