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How to get fromMarkinch to Thorntonby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Markinch to Thornton by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Markinch to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train Perth - Edinburgh
    7 min
    £1–3

  2. Line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Lomond Centre to Station Roadbus bus 37A / ...
    8 min
    £2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Markinch to Thorntontaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    7 min
    £10–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Markinch to Thorntonwalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 5m

  5. Bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Woodside Innbus bus M4
    2. Take the bus from Woodside Inn to Station Roadbus bus 37A / ...
    26 min
    £4–6

  6. Bus, line 39 bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Station Arrival Baybus bus 43A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 37A / ...
    32 min
    £4–7

Markinch to Thornton by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Markinch, Scotland and Thornton, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Markinch to Glenrothes with Thornton twice daily. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from The Lomond Centre to Station Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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