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
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Linlithgow in May
Estimated hotel price
£60
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, Loganair and British Airways. 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Linlithgow to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 12m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 £18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 249 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, Loganair and British Airways. 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Linlithgow to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 12m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 £18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Linlithgow

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Linlithgow

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,020 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in Linlithgow

Average rates range from around £415 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 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)
£160+
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Court Residence
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Champany Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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West Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Linlithgow

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.54. 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 £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.54. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.