What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Markinch?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Markinch is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Markinch?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Markinch is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Markinch?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Markinch. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Durham to Markinch?

The distance between Durham and Markinch is 170 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Markinch without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Markinch without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £75 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Markinch?

The train from Durham to Markinch takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Durham to Markinch train from?

Durham to Markinch train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Markinch train arrive?

Durham to Markinch train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Markinch?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Markinch is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Durham to Markinch.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Markinch?

Book your Durham to Markinch train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Markinch?

There are 665+ hotels available in Markinch.

Durham to Markinch - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Markinch by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Markinchtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2h 31m
£75–220
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinchtrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 37m
£37–83
Drive 154.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Markinchcar 154.2 mi
3h 6m
£38–55
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinchtrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2h 59m
£40–91

Durham to Markinch by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Markinch, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Markinch once daily. Tickets cost £75–220 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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