What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow is to bus and train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Linlithgow via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Linlithgow?

The distance between Birmingham and Linlithgow is 276 miles. The road distance is 291.3 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Linlithgow without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £120 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Linlithgow train from?

Birmingham to Linlithgow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or fly from Birmingham to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £260 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Birmingham to Linlithgow train arrive?

Birmingham to Linlithgow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Linlithgow is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Birmingham to Linlithgow.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Linlithgow?

Book your Birmingham to Linlithgow train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

There are 652+ hotels available in Linlithgow.

Birmingham to Linlithgow - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Linlithgow by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 10m
£45–122
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m
£42–73
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 34m
£127–255
Drive 289.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Linlithgowcar 289.6 mi
4h 58m
£71–103
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
3h 33m
£48–131
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 7m
£100–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 17m
£126–363
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 36m
£106–194
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
7h 2m
£111–204

Birmingham to Linlithgow by train

143Weekly Trains

5h 34mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.4 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Linlithgow, Scotland?

easyJet flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.

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