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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Markinch is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Markinch is to fly and train which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Markinch?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Markinch?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Markinch. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Markinch?

The distance between Birmingham and Markinch is 375 miles. The road distance is 320 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Markinch without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £200 - £290.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Markinch takes 5h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Markinch bus from?

Birmingham to Markinch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Markinch train from?

Birmingham to Markinch train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Markinch?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Markinch is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £200 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Birmingham to Markinch bus arrive?

Birmingham to Markinch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Markinch train arrive?

Birmingham to Markinch train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Markinch station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Markinch?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Markinch is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Birmingham to Markinch.

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

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Where can I stay near Markinch?

There are 734+ hotels available in Markinch.

Birmingham to Markinch - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Markinch by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Markinchtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h 53m
£200–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24
8h 47m
£50–81
Drive 318.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Markinchcar 318.1 mi
5h 21m
£78–112
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Markinchtrain
3h 35m
£53–129
Train via Haymarket
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
6h 22m
£118–207
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinchtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
6h 23m
£136–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinchtrain
7h 35m
£109–213
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain
4h 43m
£54–168
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Markinchtrain
5h 33m
£108–213
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Markinchtrain
5h 41m
£132–394

Birmingham to Markinch by train

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Distance: 372.7 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Markinch, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Markinch twice daily. Tickets cost £200–290 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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