The average train between Manchester and Linlithgow takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 every 4 hours between Manchester and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Manchester to Linlithgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Linlithgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.
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The distance between Manchester and Linlithgow is 291 km. The road distance is 379 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m.