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 February
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Linlithgow in February
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 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 Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linlithgow, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 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 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 Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linlithgow, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Linlithgow takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Linlithgow

Airlines serving Linlithgow

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Linlithgow

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Linlithgow

Most booked hotels in Linlithgow

Arden Country House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£134+
Court Residence
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£116+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£124+
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£164+
West Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£114+

Hiring a car in Linlithgow

Hiring a car in Linlithgow costs £14 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 255% cheaper than airport locations in Linlithgow.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Linlithgow costs £14 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 255% cheaper than airport locations in Linlithgow.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Linlithgow, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.