Linlithgow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Linlithgow

With a population of 13 863, Linlithgow is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Linlithgow to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Linlithgow

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bar Leo (50 High St) and Delhi's Winter (Unit C Regent Centre Blackness Road) are great picks.

When to visit Linlithgow

Linlithgow in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Linlithgow in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Linlithgow

Plane

When flying to Linlithgow, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Linlithgow include Ryanair UK, easyJet and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Linlithgow, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Linlithgow to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 15m trip. The train station in Linlithgow is called Linlithgow, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Linlithgow is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 291 km from Linlithgow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linlithgow, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Linlithgow, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Linlithgow include Ryanair UK, easyJet and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Linlithgow, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Linlithgow to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 15m trip. The train station in Linlithgow is called Linlithgow, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Linlithgow is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 291 km from Linlithgow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linlithgow, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Linlithgow

Airlines serving Linlithgow

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Linlithgow

Average rates range from around £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Linlithgow

Most booked hotels in Linlithgow

Court Residence
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Linlithgow Apartment
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£141+
Richmond Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
West Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£83+

Hiring a car in Linlithgow

Hiring a car in Linlithgow costs £18 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 117% cheaper than airport locations in Linlithgow.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Linlithgow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Linlithgow costs £18 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 117% cheaper than airport locations in Linlithgow.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Linlithgow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.