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 £27 - £55 and takes 5h.

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 35m and costs £45 - £110.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 35m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 4h 46m.

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 49m 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 645+ 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 Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 35m
£45–109
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£28–55
Drive 215.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Linlithgowcar 215.2 mi
3h 49m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 46m
£64–174
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Crossbus X38
5h 43m
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
5h
£58–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 52m
£72–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
5h 12m
£65–208

Manchester to Linlithgow by train

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Distance: 235.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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 £35–95 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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