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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Markinch by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Cupartrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    3h 59m
    £64–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Glenrothes Bus Stationbus bus Uk095
    5h 43m
    £14–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Markinchtrain train
    5h 32m
    £28–43

  4. Drive  137.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Markinchcar car 137.2 mi
    2h 46m
    £35–50

  5. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Markinchtrain train
    4h 19m
    £52–106

Elgin to Markinch by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Markinch, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Cupar 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Aberdeen Bus Station and Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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