The average train between Motherwell and Linlithgow takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Motherwell 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 30 minutes between Motherwell and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Motherwell to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Linlithgow station.
Book your Motherwell to Linlithgow train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Motherwell and Linlithgow is 32.1 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Linlithgow via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 24m.