Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 May
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Linlithgow in May
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Linlithgow include British Airways, Loganair and easyJet. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Linlithgow, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Linlithgow to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 19m trip. The train station in Linlithgow is called Linlithgow, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Linlithgow is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 181 miles from Linlithgow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linlithgow, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Linlithgow, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Linlithgow include British Airways, Loganair and easyJet. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Linlithgow, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Linlithgow to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 19m trip. The train station in Linlithgow is called Linlithgow, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Linlithgow is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 181 miles from Linlithgow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linlithgow, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Linlithgow

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Linlithgow

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,962 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in Linlithgow

Average rates range from around £324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Linlithgow

Most booked hotels in Linlithgow

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Arden Country House
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Court Residence
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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West Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Hiring a car in Linlithgow

Hiring a car in Linlithgow costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Linlithgow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Linlithgow costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Linlithgow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

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