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There are 6 ways to get from Motherwell to Linlithgow by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Muir Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 20m
    £13–21

  2. Drive  23.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Linlithgowcar car 23.5 mi
    35 min
    £6–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 20m
    £14–27

  4. Line 240 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 24m
    £16–25

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Linlithgowtaxi taxi 23.5 mi
    35 min
    £100–130

  6. Line 242 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 242 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Murrayfield Roadbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Murrayfield Road to Crossbus bus X38
    2h 37m
    £12–22

Motherwell to Linlithgow by bus, foot, and train

Calendar274Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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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 Maxim Business Park and Murrayfield Road in around 2h 37m.

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