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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 Blue Islands. 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Linlithgow to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 38m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linlithgow, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 65 miles and will cost you around £18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £26 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 Blue Islands. 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Linlithgow to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 38m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linlithgow, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 65 miles and will cost you around £18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Linlithgow

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Linlithgow

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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Linlithgow

Average rates range from around £127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Linlithgow

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Arden Country House
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Court Residence
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£181+
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West Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Linlithgow

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. The most frequently booked car type in Linlithgow is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. The most frequently booked car type in Linlithgow is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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