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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Linlithgow is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Cross via Monklands General Hospital, Town Centre stances and Weir Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Linlithgow via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Linlithgow?

The distance between Motherwell and Linlithgow is 44 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Linlithgow without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Motherwell to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Linlithgow bus from?

Motherwell to Linlithgow bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Hamilton Road station.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Linlithgow train from?

Motherwell to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Motherwell to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Linlithgow is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £28. Alternatively, you can line 42 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £11 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Motherwell to Linlithgow bus arrive?

Motherwell to Linlithgow bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Monklands General Hospital station.

Where does the Motherwell to Linlithgow train arrive?

Motherwell to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Linlithgow is 24 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Motherwell to Linlithgow.

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

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Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

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Motherwell to Linlithgow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 42 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell to Linlithgow by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X11 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 20m
£15–25
Drive 23.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Motherwell to Linlithgowcar 23.5 mi
35 min
£6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 20m
£14–28
Line 42 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Monklands General Hospitalbus 42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Monklands General Hospital to Town Centre Stancesbus 347
3. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Grahamston Stationbus X37
4. Take the bus from Weir Street to Crossbus X38
3h 24m
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Linlithgowtaxi 23.5 mi
35 min
£100–130

Motherwell to Linlithgow by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Linlithgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Linlithgow via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Cross via Monklands General Hospital, Town Centre Stances, Town Centre stances, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 3h 24m.

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