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There are 8 ways to get from Markinch to Birmingham by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3h 20m
    £51–129

  2. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Markinch to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h 34m
    £49–143

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Markinch to Birmingham New Streettrain train Dundee - Plymouth / ...
    5h 56m
    £160–250

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    11h 35m
    £68–111

  5. Drive  317.3 mi

    1. Drive from Markinch to Birminghamcar car 317.3 mi
    5h 21m
    £79–114

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 18m
    £93–200

  7. Train via Haymarket

    1. Take the train from Markinch to Haymarkettrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h
    £110–192

  8. Train via Edinburgh Waverley

    1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 30m
    £123–251

Markinch to Birmingham by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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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 £160–250 and the journey takes 5h 56m.

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