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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Linlithgow is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cross via Park & Ride and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Linlithgow via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Linlithgow?

The distance between Glenrothes and Linlithgow is 50 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Glenrothes to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Linlithgow bus from?

Glenrothes to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Linlithgow train from?

Glenrothes to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Linlithgow is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Linlithgow bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Linlithgow train arrive?

Glenrothes to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Linlithgow is 29 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Glenrothes to Linlithgow.

Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

There are 663+ hotels available in Linlithgow.

Glenrothes to Linlithgow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2h 10m
£20–37
Drive 29.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Linlithgowcar 29.2 mi
34 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Queensferry Streetbus X59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Crossbus X38
2h 15m
£11–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glenrothes to Linlithgowtaxi 29.2 mi
34 min
£130–160
Line 39 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus X58
3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Crossbus X38
3h 16m
£14–20

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Distance: 49.5 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarket hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cross via Park & Ride, Queensferry Street, and Shandwick Place in around 2h 15m.

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