There are 5 ways to get from Markinch to Forres by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Perth
best- Take the bus from Leonard Street to Union StreetE9
- Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
4h 5mTrain via Aberdeen
cheapest- Take the train from Markinch to Dundee
- Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
4h 9m£29–118Drive 136.3 mi
- Drive from Markinch to Forres136.3 mi
2h 37m£34–48Train
- Take the train from Markinch to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to ForresGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 35m£44–113Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3M90
- Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
5h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Forres is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Markinch to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 37m 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 Cumming Street via Bus Station, Park & Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
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 9m.
The distance between Markinch and Forres is 164 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Markinch to Forres without a car is to bus via Perth which takes 4h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Markinch to Forres, including transfers.
Markinch to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park & Ride station.
Markinch to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Markinch station.
The best way to get from Markinch to Forres is to bus via Perth which takes 4h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £29 - £120 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Markinch, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a train from Markinch to Cumming Street via Perth, Leonard Street, and Union Street in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Markinch to Forres Station via Dundee and Aberdeen in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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
- £19–55
- 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
- £4–18
- 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 15m
- 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 Leonard Street to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Union Street to Cumming Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at 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 37m to drive from Markinch to Forres.
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