The average train between London and Linlithgow takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 hourly between London and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
London to Linlithgow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Linlithgow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London to Linlithgow train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between London and Linlithgow is 546.8 km. The road distance is 656 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m.