The average train between Cardiff and Linlithgow takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 4 hours between Cardiff and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Cardiff to Linlithgow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Linlithgow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Cardiff to Linlithgow train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Cardiff and Linlithgow is 500.8 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Linlithgow via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 8m.