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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Linlithgow is to train and fly which costs £50 - £140 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Linlithgow is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Weir Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Linlithgow via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Linlithgow?

The distance between Cardiff and Linlithgow is 396 miles. The road distance is 374.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Linlithgow without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 4m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Cardiff to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Linlithgow bus from?

Cardiff to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Linlithgow train from?

Cardiff to Linlithgow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Linlithgow is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 4m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff to Linlithgow bus arrive?

Cardiff to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Linlithgow train arrive?

Cardiff to Linlithgow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Linlithgow is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Linlithgow.

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

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Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

There are 629+ hotels available in Linlithgow.

Cardiff to Linlithgow - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Linlithgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m
£88–178
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarket
11h 38m
£44–229
Drive 372 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Linlithgow372 mi
7h 6m
£93–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 22m
£57–145
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 51m
£67–556
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
12h 29m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
4h 44m
£50–139
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Linlithgow
4h 31m
£81–212
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 15m
£75–208
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 57m
£63–229

Cardiff to Linlithgow by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Linlithgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Linlithgow via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 12h 29m.

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