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 May
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Linlithgow in May
Estimated hotel price
£59
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, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Linlithgow, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Linlithgow to Inverness takes 3h 42m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £25 for a 3h 46m 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

You can travel by bus to Linlithgow using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 71 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £11 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, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Linlithgow departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Linlithgow, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Linlithgow to Inverness takes 3h 42m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £25 for a 3h 46m 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

You can travel by bus to Linlithgow using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 71 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Linlithgow

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Linlithgow

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,051 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,121 reviews)
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Where to stay in Linlithgow

Average rates range from around £406 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 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)
£77+
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The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh - South Queensferry
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Linlithgow

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.29 and £21.72. 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 £1.36 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 £16.29 and £21.72. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.