There are 5 ways to get from Markinch to Forres by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Markinch to Dundeetrain
- Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
4h 16m£35–118Bus via Perth
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
5h 24m£21–68Drive 136.3 mi
- Drive from Markinch to Forrescar 136.3 mi
2h 38m£33–48Train
- Take the train from Markinch to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 36m£49–113Bus
- Take the bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
5h 52m
Markinch to Forres by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Forres is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Markinch to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Markinch to Forres. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Forres via Bus Station, Dunfermline A92 and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Markinch to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Markinch and arriving at Forres Station via Dundee and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Markinch and Forres is 179 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Markinch to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Markinch to Forres, including transfers.
Markinch to Forres bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dunfermline A92 station.
Markinch to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Markinch station.
The best way to get from Markinch to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Markinch, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a train from Markinch to Forres Station via Dundee and Aberdeen in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Markinch to Leys Road via Perth, Perth station, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–50
- 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–35
- 1st Class
- £24–35
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Markinch to Forres bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.
Markinch to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Markinch to Forres is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Markinch to Forres.
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