The average train between Portobello and Linlithgow takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. There is an hourly train service from Portobello 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 Portobello and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portobello to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Portobello to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Brunstane station.
Portobello to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Linlithgow station.
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The distance between Portobello and Linlithgow is 30.4 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Brunstane to Linlithgow via Edinburgh Waverley in around 41 min.