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Trip Overview

The average bus between Linlithgow and Edinburgh takes 1h 2m and the fastest bus takes 49 min. There is an hourly bus service from Linlithgow to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 2m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Linlithgow to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Linlithgow and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 54 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 8m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 8m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 8m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 8m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 8m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Linlithgow to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Linlithgow to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Linlithgow, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Cross to Princes Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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