There are 4 ways to get from Markinch to Elgin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Markinch to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 20m£66–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus
6h 17m£27–52Drive 137.1 mi
- Drive from Markinch to Elgincar 137.1 mi
2h 45m£34–49Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Markinch to Dundeetrain
- Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
4h 39m£62–129
Markinch to Elgin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Elgin is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Markinch to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Markinch to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Elgin station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station and Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Markinch to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Markinch and arriving at Elgin via Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Markinch and Elgin is 167 miles. The road distance is 137.9 miles.
The best way to get from Markinch to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Markinch to Elgin, including transfers.
Markinch to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Markinch to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Markinch station.
The best way to get from Markinch to Elgin is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Markinch, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a train from Markinch to Elgin via Dundee in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Elgin station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Markinch to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Markinch to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Markinch to Elgin is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Markinch to Elgin.
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