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

Linlithgow travel guide

Linlithgow Tourism | Linlithgow Guide

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.

When to visit Linlithgow

Linlithgow in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Linlithgow in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
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 easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Linlithgow. The train journey from Linlithgow to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £138 for a 4h 11m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Linlithgow using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 87 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 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 easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Linlithgow. The train journey from Linlithgow to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £138 for a 4h 11m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Linlithgow using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 87 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Linlithgow

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Linlithgow

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Linlithgow

Average rates range from around £466 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Linlithgow

Most booked hotels in Linlithgow

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Richmond Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£43+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh - South Queensferry
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Linlithgow

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.83 and £22.43. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.83 and £22.43. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.