The average train between Linlithgow and Cardiff takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Linlithgow to Cardiff. 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 Linlithgow and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Cardiff station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Linlithgow to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Linlithgow to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Linlithgow to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Linlithgow and Cardiff is 500.8 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 7h 31m.