The average train between Birmingham and Linlithgow takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Linlithgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Birmingham and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Birmingham to Linlithgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Linlithgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Birmingham to Linlithgow train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Birmingham and Linlithgow is 404.1 km. The road distance is 576 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.