The average train between Linlithgow and Motherwell takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train service runs several times per day from Linlithgow to Motherwell. 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 3 times a day between Linlithgow and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

1h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Motherwell station via Cumbernauld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Linlithgow to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
Linlithgow to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.
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The distance between Linlithgow and Motherwell is 32.1 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Motherwell via Cumbernauld in around 1h 32m.