The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
28 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
29 m
Trains on 18 Sept
39
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 39 trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN), including 37 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L8789010:450h30Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:15Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L878459:150h31Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:46Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L878619:450h31Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:16Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L878298:450h31Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:16Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L8787510:150h30Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:45Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L877586:000h28Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)6:28Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L8796914:450h28Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:13Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L877977:450h29Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:14Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L8794513:150h29Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:44Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
L8793812:450h29Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:14Linlithgow station (LIN)£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 43 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN):
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Linlithgow station (LIN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 50m.
The journey is about 15m faster (30m by train vs 45m by car) and roughly £24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£16 vs £40). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87757 | On time 6:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h28 | 6:28 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87774 | On time 6:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h32 | 7:17 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87785 | On time 7:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h30 | 7:45 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87797 | On time 7:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 8:14 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87829 | On time 8:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h31 | 9:16 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87845 | On time 9:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h31 | 9:46 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87875 | On time 10:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h30 | 10:45 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87890 | On time 10:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h30 | 11:15 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87904 | On time 11:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h30 | 11:45 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87922 | On time 11:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 12:14 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87930 | On time 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h30 | 12:45 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W82909 · C15384 | On time 12:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h46 | 13:04 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 1 change | |
L87938 | On time 12:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 13:14 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87945 | On time 13:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 13:44 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14763 | On time 13:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 14:14 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87969 | On time 14:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h28 | 15:13 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87977 | On time 15:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h30 | 15:45 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87985 | On time 15:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 16:14 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87994 | On time 16:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 16:44 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L88003 | On time 16:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h32 | 17:17 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L88013 | On time 17:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h31 | 17:46 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87764 | On time 18:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 18:44 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87777 | On time 18:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h32 | 19:17 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87744 | On time 19:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h42 | 19:52 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87787 | On time 19:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 19:44 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87808 | On time 20:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h31 | 20:46 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87824 | On time 20:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h30 | 21:15 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87839 | On time 21:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 21:44 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W82798 · W83237 | On time 21:19 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h48 | 22:07 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 1 change | |
L87869 | On time 22:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h32 | 22:47 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87884 | On time 22:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h30 | 23:15 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87898 | On time 23:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 23:44 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87914 | On time 23:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h29 | 0:14 Linlithgow station (LIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN)
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 26m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 22:15 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linlithgow station (LIN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Linlithgow station (LIN)
Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Linlithgow station (LIN) trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Linlithgow station (LIN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Linlithgow from Linlithgow city centre
Linlithgow train station facilities and services
Linlithgow has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Linlithgow.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Linlithgow.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Linlithgow. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Linlithgow: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Linlithgow: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Linlithgow: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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