The average train between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Linlithgow takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is an hourly train service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Linlithgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 3:07 AM at night, and the last departure from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Linlithgow train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Linlithgow train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Linlithgow train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Linlithgow is 542.1 km. The road distance is 685 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 5m.