There are 5 ways to get from New Cumnock to Markinch by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from New Cumnock to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Take the train from Haymarket to Markinch
3h 22m£40–70Line 43 bus, line 76 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Cowgate43 / ...
- Take the bus from Cowgate to Kilmarnock Bus Station76 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival BayX24
- Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street44A / ...
4h 59m£19–32Drive 89.7 mi
- Drive from New Cumnock to Markinch89.7 mi
1h 55m£23–32Train, bus
- Take the train from New Cumnock to Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station900
- Take the train from Haymarket to Markinch
3h 46m£32–66Train
- Take the train from New Cumnock to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Take the train from Haymarket to Markinch
4h 1m£35–76
New Cumnock to Markinch by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Cumnock to Markinch is to line 43 bus and line 76 bus and bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from New Cumnock to Markinch is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from New Cumnock to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Castle Primary school and arriving at High Street via Cowgate, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from New Cumnock to Markinch. However, there are services departing from New Cumnock and arriving at Markinch via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between New Cumnock and Markinch is 123 miles. The road distance is 90.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Cumnock to Markinch without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from New Cumnock to Markinch, including transfers.
New Cumnock to Markinch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Castle Primary school station.
New Cumnock to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from New Cumnock station.
The best way to get from New Cumnock to Markinch is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and line 76 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between New Cumnock, Scotland and Markinch, Scotland?
You can take a train from New Cumnock to Markinch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Primary school to High Street via Cowgate, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 4h 59m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from New Cumnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–17
- 1st Class
- £29–40
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Castle Primary school to Cowgate
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Cowgate to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- 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 Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 01592 774785
- enquiries@moffat-williamson.co.uk
- Website
- moffat-williamson.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://moffat-williamson.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
New Cumnock to Markinch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Cowgate station.
New Cumnock to Markinch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Cumnock to Markinch is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from New Cumnock to Markinch.
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