The average train between York and Linlithgow takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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 York and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
York to Linlithgow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Linlithgow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your York to Linlithgow train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between York and Linlithgow is 276.1 km. The road distance is 354 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.