What is the cheapest way to get from Markinch to Forres?

The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Forres is to bus via Perth which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Markinch to Forres?

The fastest way to get from Markinch to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Markinch and Forres?

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, Park & Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Markinch and Forres?

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.

How far is it from Markinch to Forres?

The distance between Markinch and Forres is 179 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.

How do I travel from Markinch to Forres without a car?

The best way to get from Markinch to Forres without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Markinch to Forres?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Markinch to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Markinch to Forres bus from?

Markinch to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Markinch to Forres train from?

Markinch to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Markinch station.

Train or bus from Markinch to Forres?

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 26m.

Where does the Markinch to Forres bus arrive?

Markinch to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Markinch to Forres train arrive?

Markinch to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Markinch to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Markinch to Forres is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Markinch to Forres.

How do I get a train ticket from Markinch to Forres?

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Markinch to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Markinch to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Dundee to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 37m
£76–140
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
5h 26m
£28–45
Drive 136.3 mi
1. Drive from Markinch to Forrescar 136.3 mi
2h 41m
£34–49
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Markinch to Dundeetrain
2. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain
4h 47m
£64–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
6h 1m
£32–47

Markinch to Forres by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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 26m.

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