Getting to our hospital
Transportation at SJH
St John's is based in Livingston. It is relatively close to train and bus services and while there is some car parking on site, staff parking is limited and at times in short supply.
By Bus
There is a regular bus service to all areas of West Lothian and Edinburgh from within the grounds of St. John’s.
Timetables are available in main reception and also from an electronic information screen in main reception.
Horsburgh buses 40 and X40 provide a regular bus service to and from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
By Train
Livingston North is the nearest railway station (1.4 miles). On bus route and 20-25 minute walk.
Livingston South is 2.8 miles from St. John’s.
By Bike
There are various safe bicycle routes in and around St John's Hospital and there are a number of covered and uncovered shelters around the hospital where bikes can be stored during your working hours. Shower facilities and lockers are available in the main changing rooms on the 1st floor.
There are 127 spaces on the St John's site, most of which are secure and sheltered and have CCTV coverage. These are located as follows:
10 - Front of hospital (west of main disabled parking)
8 - Howden Health Centre (not secure, no CCTV)
16 - Maternity car park
18 - Renal car park (not secure, only 8 covered)
31 - Back of hospital - ward 1 and 2 staff entrances (only 8 covered)
20 - Staff Residencies block 3/6 (not secure, no CCTV, not sheltered)
4 - Staff Residencies block 1/1 (not sheltered)
20 - Community Equipment Store (not secure)
SJH Park & Ride Shuttle Service changes
With effect from Monday 28th October, from Livingston Football Stadium, a new Shuttle bus will operate for all staff unable to park on site. This can also be used by PAEP staff who are temporarily relocating to SJH. Timetable below.
Shuttle Service from Livingston Football Stadium
PAEP Staff Shuttle Bus
Staff Shuttle Bus Information
Starting Monday, 28th October, a dedicated shuttle bus will operate five days a week, providing transportation for staff between the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and St John’s Hospital.
This service is available to any staff members who will be working at the new clinic location at St John’s Hospital due to the temporary closure of the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion.
Shuttle Stops
Pick-up location: Bus stop to the east of Lauriston building opposite George Heriot school
Drop-off location: Bus stop near the main entrance of St John’s Hospital
Operating Times
Departing from Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion: 7:00 am, 8:00 am, and 9:00 am
Returning from St John’s Hospital: 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:00 pm