The average train between Linlithgow and Tranent takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. There is a train service every few hours from Linlithgow to Tranent. 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 hourly between Linlithgow and Tranent. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Tranent at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Tranent station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Linlithgow to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
Linlithgow to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestonpans station.
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The distance between Linlithgow and Tranent is 40.4 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 10m.