There are 6 ways to get from Falkirk to Markinch by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Markinchtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee
1h 27m£12–30Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Weir Street to North Approach Roadbus 28
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24
2h 9m£9–15Drive 38.9 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Markinchcar 38.9 mi
42 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Falkirk to Markinchtaxi 38.9 mi
42 min£80–100Train via Haymarket
- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 40m£16–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Weir Street to Haymarket Stationbus X38
- Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2h 42m
Falkirk to Markinch by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Markinch is to line 28 bus and bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Markinch is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at High Street via North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Markinch. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Falkirk and Markinch is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Markinch without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £12 - £30.
The train from Falkirk Grahamston to Markinch takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Falkirk to Markinch bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Weir Street station.
Falkirk to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Markinch is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £12 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Markinch, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Markinch 5 times a week. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weir Street to High Street via North Approach Road, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–17
- 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–65
Train from Haymarket to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–17
- 1st Class
- £29–40
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Weir Street to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Weir Street to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Express Taxis
- Phone
- +44 500 638 000
- Website
- expresstaxis.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Bruce Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1324 636 000
- Website
- brucetaxis.co.uk
Baird Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1324 612 012
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More Questions & Answers
Falkirk to Markinch bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Falkirk to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Markinch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Markinch is 39 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Falkirk to Markinch.
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