There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Markinch by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Take the train from Haymarket to Markinch
3h 10m£32–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival BayX24
3h 36m£16–25Drive 92.8 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Markinch92.8 mi
1h 46m£24–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station900
- Take the train from Haymarket to Markinch
3h 39m£25–62Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Take the train from Haymarket to Markinch
3h 48m£27–78
Ayr to Markinch by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Markinch is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Markinch is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Markinch via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Ayr and Markinch is 119 miles. The road distance is 93.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Markinch without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Ayr to Markinch, including transfers.
Ayr to Markinch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Markinch is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Markinch, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Markinch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 3h 36m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
- 1st Class
- £11–16
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–17
- 1st Class
- £29–40
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Markinch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Markinch is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ayr to Markinch.
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