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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Linlithgow is to bus and train which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Linlithgow is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Linlithgow via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Manchester to Linlithgow?

The distance between Manchester and Linlithgow is 237 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Manchester to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Linlithgow train from?

Manchester to Linlithgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or fly from Manchester to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Manchester to Linlithgow is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Manchester to Linlithgow train arrive?

Manchester to Linlithgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Linlithgow is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Manchester to Linlithgow.

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

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Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

There are 631+ hotels available in Linlithgow.

Manchester to Linlithgow - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Linlithgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 30m
£38–86
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 55m
£27–49
Drive 215.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Linlithgow215.2 mi
3h 47m
£54–77
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
4h 51m
£73–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to CrossX38
5h 42m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 33m
£80–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 54m
£66–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
5h 16m
£59–194

Manchester to Linlithgow by train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235.8 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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