There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Markinch by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Cupartrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 58m£42–101Train via Aberdeen
cheapest- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
- Take the train from Dundee to Markinchtrain
4h 14m£22–70Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ridebus M92
5h 18m£30–53Drive 137.2 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Markinchcar 137.2 mi
2h 43m£34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Adelphibus E7
- Take the bus from Adelphi to Slessor Gardensbus E1
- Take the train from Dundee to Markinchtrain
5h 38m
Elgin to Markinch by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Markinch is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Markinch is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Union Square Bus Station, Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Markinch via Cupar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Elgin and Markinch is 167 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Markinch without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Elgin to Markinch, including transfers.
Elgin to Markinch bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Markinch is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Markinch, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Cupar 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Union Square Bus Station, Park & Ride, and Bus Station in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Elgin to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–55
- 1st Class
- £60–90
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1–2
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £16–19
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Railway Station to Adelphi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Adelphi to Slessor Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to Markinch bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Elgin to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Markinch is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Elgin to Markinch.
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