There are 6 ways to get from Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Linlithgow to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
36 min£7–12Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from West Lothian to Edinburgh17.9 mi
55 min£2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Cross to Princes StreetX38
1h 22mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh18.2 mi
31 min£55–70Drive 18.2 mi
- Drive from Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh18.2 mi
31 min£5–7Bus via Princes Street
- Take the bus from Cross to Princes StreetX38
1h 24m
Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £2 - £3 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £55 - £70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cross and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linlithgow and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Linlithgow and University of Edinburgh is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £12.
The train from Linlithgow to Edinburgh Waverley takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Cross station.
Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh is to train which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Linlithgow, Scotland and University of Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Linlithgow to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Cross to Princes Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 4m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Linlithgow to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Cross to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from West Lothian to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Freddies Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1501 732 323
Fixed Rate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 555
West Lothian Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 550
Livingstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 415 000
Fair Deal Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1506 499 111
- Website
- fairdeal-cabs.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Express Taxis
- Phone
- +44 500 638 000
- Website
- expresstaxis.co.uk
Bruce Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1324 636 000
- Website
- brucetaxis.co.uk
Baird Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1324 612 012
Uptown Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1383 621 117
M & M Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1383 727 235
Corporate Taxi Dunfermline
- Phone
- +44 1383 252 525
- Website
- corporatetaxi.co.uk
Stenhouse Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1324 551 161
Larbert Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1324 552 222
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More Questions & Answers
Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.
Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Linlithgow to University of Edinburgh.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Linlithgow and University of Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.