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To get to Linlithgow, you can take the A803 road if you are driving from Falkirk. Alternatively, take the M9 motorway and exit at junction 4 if you are driving from Edinburgh or Stirling.
If you prefer to use public transport, there are regular trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Linlithgow. The train station is located in the center of town, just a short walk from the historic Linlithgow Palace.
If you are visiting other local landmarks, it may be worth considering a day trip to the nearby town of Bo'ness. This charming coastal town is home to the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, a heritage railway that runs through some of Scotland's most scenic countryside. Another nearby attraction is the Falkirk Wheel, a fascinating piece of engineering that connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
The closest airport to Linlithgow is Edinburgh Airport, which is approximately 12 miles away.
If you are driving from the airport, the easiest route is to take the M9 towards Stirling and exit at Junction 3 for Linlithgow. This should take around 20 minutes depending on traffic.