The average train between Stirling and Markinch takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling to Markinch. 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 Stirling and Markinch. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Markinch at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Markinch station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Stirling to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Markinch station.
Book your Stirling to Markinch train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Stirling and Markinch is 50.7 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Markinch via Perth in around 1h 49m.