Festive Bus Services
Council-Supported Local Bus Service on Festive Holidays
The council has historically provided an additional level of local bus provision on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and 2 January holidays as commercial services generally do not operate on these dates.
On 22 October 2024, Council Executive agreed to provide a core network on these dates comprising of the following routes:
Service Number | Area Coverage | Operator |
X18 | Whitburn - Edinburgh via Armadale, Bathgate, Dechmont, Uphall, & Broxburn | Lothian Country Timetable Information (opens new window) |
X27 | Bathgate - Edinburgh via Deans North, Knightsridge, Craigshill, Livingston Centre, Dedridge East, Mid Calder, East Calder & Wilkieston. | Lothian Country Timetable Information (opens new window) |
X28 | Bathgate - Edinburgh via Deans North, Knightsridge, Craigshill, Dedridge East, East Calder & Kirknewton | Lothian Country Timetable Information (opens new window) |
X38 | Linlithgow - Edinburgh via Winchburgh | McGill's Scotland East |
X40 | St John's Hospital - Edinburgh Royal Infirmary via Livingston Centre, Mid Calder, East Calder & Calderwood (2 return journeys) | Lothian Country Timetable Information (opens new window) |
72 | Fauldhouse - Kirkliston via Longridge, Whitburn, Blackburn, Seafield, Eliburn, St John's Hospital, Howden, Livingston Centre, Pumpherston, Uphall, Broxburn & Winchburgh. | Lothian Country Timetable Information (opens new window) |
73 | Blackburn - Livingston via Wester Inch, Bathgate, Deans South, Livingston North Station, Ladywell, Howden & St John's Hospital | Lothian Country Timetable Information (opens new window) |
74 | Fauldhouse - Livingston via Bents, Stoneyburn, Loganlea, Addiewell, West Calder, Polbeth & Dedridge West | Lothian Country Timetable Information (opens new window) |
Local Bus Service between Christmas and New Year
Passengers are advised to check bus times prior to travel as some services may run at a reduced frequency on the days between Christmas and New Year with reduced services on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Timetable information is available via:
