There are 5 ways to get from Markinch to Elgin by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Markinch to Dundeetrain
- Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
4h 43m£52–107Bus via Perth
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus Ember
5h 53m£28–43Drive 137.1 mi
- Drive from Markinch to Elgincar 137.1 mi
2h 45m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Perth to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 45m£69–125Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
7h 3m£29–69
Markinch to Elgin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Elgin is to bus via Perth which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 53m.
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 station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Markinch to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Markinch and arriving at Elgin via Dundee and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
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 via Aberdeen which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Markinch to Elgin, including transfers.
Markinch to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth 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 via Aberdeen which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Markinch, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a train from Markinch to Elgin via Dundee and Aberdeen in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Markinch to Elgin West Road via Perth, Perth station, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Markinch to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Markinch to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street 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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