There are 5 ways to get from Markinch to Forres by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Markinch to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 37m£76–140Bus via Perth
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
5h 24m£28–45Drive 136.3 mi
- Drive from Markinch to Forrescar 136.3 mi
2h 41m£33–48Train via Inverness
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 6m£55–133Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
5h 58m£39–73
Markinch to Forres by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Forres is to bus via Perth which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Markinch to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Markinch station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Forres via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Markinch to Forres. However, there are services departing from Markinch and arriving at Forres via Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
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 which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Markinch to Forres, including transfers.
Markinch to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth 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 which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Markinch, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a train from Markinch to Forres via Dundee in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Markinch to Forres via Perth, Perth station, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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More Questions & Answers
Markinch to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
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 41m to drive from Markinch to Forres.
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