The average train between Hamilton and Linlithgow takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 twice daily between Hamilton and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Cumbernauld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Hamilton to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
Hamilton to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Linlithgow station.
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The distance between Hamilton and Linlithgow is 35.7 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Linlithgow via Cumbernauld in around 1h 57m.