Edinburgh to Livingston
Removal Costs
Typical Edinburgh → Livingston moves cost £270–£460 for a 2-3 bed property over 16 miles.
Edinburgh → Livingston
16 miles
~1h drive
£270–£460
2-3 bed average
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Our moving cost calculator prices the route against your property size and access - takes about 60 seconds.
Start free estimateThe Edinburgh to Livingston journey
Edinburgh to Livingston is 16 miles, roughly 1 hour of driving before loading and unloading — a move within Scotland.
Most crews complete this route within a single day — loading, the drive, and unloading — provided access at both ends is straightforward and the van is booked for an early start.
Clean-air and access charges on this route
One end of this route has charges or restrictions that can reach your quote.
- Edinburgh — Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone launched in 2024 and affects older commercial vehicles in the city centre.
What 16 miles actually costs
These are our calculator's own figures for the Edinburgh to Livingston route, assuming a house at both ends, ground-floor access, on-street parking and no packing service — the baseline before extras. The £270–£460 band at the top of this page is where typical 2-3 bed moves settle once packing, harder access or a peak date are added.
| Property | Estimate | Crew & vans | On the day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £255–£345 | 2 movers, 1 van | About 3 hours |
| 2-bed home | £255–£345 | 2 movers, 1 van | About 3 hours |
| 3-bed house | £398–£538 | 3 movers, 2 vans | About 3.3 hours |
Estimates for a typical load with standard access. Your own quote depends on volume, access and date — price your actual move.
What affects Edinburgh → Livingston prices
- 1Property size - a 1-bed flat costs about half of a 3-bed house on the same route.
- 2Access at both ends - flats above the ground floor without a lift, narrow streets, or parking restrictions add 15-25%.
- 3Date - Friday, end-of-month, and summer slots are typically 15-30% more than mid-week winter dates.
- 4Packing service - full packing adds £150–£400 for a typical 2-bed move, but saves a day of work.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move from Edinburgh to Livingston?+
The average cost of a removal from Edinburgh to Livingston is £270–£460 for a 2-3 bedroom property over the 16-mile route.
How long does the move take?+
Drive time alone is roughly 1 hours over 16 miles. Most moves complete in a single day.
Should I pack myself or use a packing service?+
Self-packing saves £150–£400 on a typical 2-bed move. A packing service is worth it if you're short on time, have fragile items, or want full insurance cover - most professional packers itemise as they go.