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Visit Linlithgow Museum car-free
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It’s easy. The museum is located in Linlithgow town centre, just to the south of Linlithgow Cross, just a few minutes’ walk from Linlithgow Palace.
Trains run from: Glasgow (30 mins), Falkirk (10 mins), Edinburgh (15 mins) and Stirling (25 mins). Linlithgow Station is around 10 minutes walk away along the High Street.
Buses run from: Bo’ness (20 mins), Bathgate (25 mins), Falkirk (30 mins) Livingston (60 mins) and Edinburgh (70 mins). There are bus stops just a few dozen yards away at the east side of Linlithgow Cross. Buses heading East stop at the north side of the High Street; buses heading West on the south side.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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When you travel by train, a Linlithgow PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited travel around the town. You can also use it to travel as far as Bo’ness, Maddiston and Threemiletown.
Cycle Path National Route 754 runs off-road along The Union and Forth & Clyde Canals between Edinburgh and Glasgow. You can take 10 or 17 mile round trips to Blackness Castle. Plan your cycle route here.
Bike parking is available directly outside the Partnership Centre.
The John Muir Way, Central Scottish Way and River Avon Heritage Trail pass nearby.
Taxis need to be booked ahead: Mikes – 01506 848486.
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Getting to Linlithgow Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to Linlithgow Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Linlithgow from:
- – Edinburgh: Park (about 15 mins), Haymarket (15 mins), Waverley (20 mins),
- – Glasgow Queen Street (about 30 mins),
- – Falkirk High (10 mins) & Falkirk Grahamston (10 mins),
- – Stirling (25 mins),
- – Bridge of Allen (30 mins), Camelon (10 mins), Croy (20 mins), Dunblane (30 mins), Larbert (15 mins) and Polmont (5 mins).
You can also reach Linlithgow with connecting trains from: Livingston, Dunfermline, Bathgate, Kirkcaldy, Musselburgh, Paisley, Perth, Wishaw and other cities across Scotland.
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Linlithgow Station is around 10 minutes walk away Left along the High Street.
By bus from Edinburgh
Bus X38 runs direct from Edinburgh and stops just outside. Buses leave frequently from: St Andrews House, Princess Street (shelter at Stop PQ), or Haymarket (shelters at Stop HH). The journey takes about 70 minutes. Jump off at the shops before Linlithgow Cross bus shelter. Walk through the neat square with shops, past the statue and up Kirkgate, where you will see the palace entrance. Use our journey planner to find bus times and walking routes.
By bus from Falkirk
Bus X38 runs direct from Falkirk and stops just outside. Buses leave frequently from: Camelon Sheriff Court (shelter with row of shops) or Gala Bingo (bus shelter) and other bus stops. The journey takes 30-40 minutes. Jump off after Linlithgow Cross bus shelter, by a neat square with shops. Walk past the statue and up Kirkgate, where you will see the palace entrance. Use our journey planner to find bus times and walking routes.
By bus from Bathgate
Bus 31 runs direct from Bathgate and stops just outside. Buses leave regularly (none on Sundays) from: Council Offices or Royal Bar. The journey takes about 25 minutes. Jump off after Linlithgow Cross bus shelter, by a neat square with shops. Walk past the statue and up Kirkgate, where you will see the palace entrance. Use our journey planner to find bus times and walking routes.
By bus from Livingston
Bus 31 runs direct from Livingston and stops just outside. Buses leave regularly (none on Sundays) from: Livingston bus terminal (shelter at shopping centre, Stance D) or Howden St Johns Hospital (bus shelter). The journey takes about 60 minutes. Jump off at the shops before Linlithgow Cross bus shelter. Walk through the neat square with shops, past the statue and up Kirkgate, where you will see the palace entrance. Use our journey planner to find bus times and walking routes.
By bus from other towns
There are also buses to Linlithgow Cross from:
- – Bridgend, Corstorphine, Kirkliston, Laurieston, Polmont, Ratho, Winchburgh (bus X38),
- – Torphichen, Uphall (bus 31),
- – Maddiston, Whitecross (bus F1),
- – Bo’ness and Muirhouses (bus F45 and bus F49),
- – Blackness Castle area (bus F49),
- – local bus L1 and taxibus to BeeCraigs Country Park.
You can catch other connecting buses from Queensferry, Stirling or Glasgow. Our journey planner will show you’re the best route from where you are.
By boat
The museum is only a few minutes walk downhill from the Union Canal, with moorings next to the Linlithgow Canal Centre.
About Linlithgow Museum
Discover the story of Linlithgow - birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Make your way through the galleries to find out about life in the town over the years. Discover the many trades and industries that helped Linlithgow grow over the centuries. Find out all about the Riding of the Marches - a special event that brings the whole community together.
The museum consists of three main galleries and a community room. Lift access is available, and the layout ensures there is room for wheelchairs and buggies to navigate round the galleries.
For any queries about visiting contact Linlithgow Museum on 01506 670677 or [email protected]
Address: Linlithgow Museum, Linlithgow Partnership Building, 93 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7EZ. Visit Website