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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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Linlithgow in May
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Linlithgow, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Linlithgow to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m 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 Alamo, 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 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Linlithgow, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Linlithgow to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m 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 Alamo, 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 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Linlithgow

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Linlithgow

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Linlithgow

Average rates range from around £153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 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)
£127+
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Court Residence
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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West Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Linlithgow

Hiring a car in Linlithgow costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Linlithgow.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Linlithgow is Compact (Nissan Juke 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Linlithgow costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Linlithgow.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Linlithgow is Compact (Nissan Juke 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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