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

The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Birmingham is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Markinch to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Markinch and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Markinch to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Newhall Street via Bus Station, North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Markinch and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Markinch and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Markinch to Birmingham?

The distance between Markinch and Birmingham is 289 miles. The road distance is 319.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Markinch to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £200 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Markinch to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Markinch to Birmingham bus from?

Markinch to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Markinch to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Markinch to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Markinch to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £200 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Markinch to Birmingham bus arrive?

Markinch to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Markinch to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Markinch to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Markinch to Birmingham is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Markinch to Birmingham.

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

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 20m
£52–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
9h 25m
£45–83
Train
1. Take the train from Markinch to Birmingham New Streettrain Dundee - Plymouth / ...
5h 56m
£200–290
Drive 317.3 mi
1. Drive from Markinch to Birminghamcar 317.3 mi
5h 21m
£78–112
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Markinch to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4h 32m
£54–167
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 16m
£104–215
Train via Haymarket
1. Take the train from Markinch to Haymarkettrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h
£118–206
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 30m
£135–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 43m
£109–211

Markinch to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Markinch to Birmingham New Street once daily. Tickets cost £200–290 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Newhall Street via Bus Station, North Approach Road, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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