The average train between Motherwell and Linlithgow takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Motherwell and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 38m • 1 change

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1h 10m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change
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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 Cumbernauld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Motherwell to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Linlithgow station.
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The distance between Motherwell and Linlithgow is 32.1 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Linlithgow via Cumbernauld in around 1h 48m.