The average train between Inverness and Linlithgow takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Inverness 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 2 hours between Inverness and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Inverness to Linlithgow train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Linlithgow train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Inverness to Linlithgow train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Inverness and Linlithgow is 171.3 km. The road distance is 270 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.