The average train between Linlithgow and Edinburgh Castle takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Linlithgow to Edinburgh Castle. 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 20 minutes between Linlithgow and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 6:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Linlithgow to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
Linlithgow to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Linlithgow and Edinburgh Castle is 25.1 km. The road distance is 29 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Linlithgow to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 21 min.