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How to get fromMotherwell to Markinchby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell to Markinch by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
    2h 2m
    £26–42

  2. Drive  53.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Markinchcar car 53.7 mi
    1h 3m
    £14–20

  3. Line 242 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 242 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain train
    3h 3m
    £21–36

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinchtrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
    2h 2m
    £20–44

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3h 47m
    £18–29

Motherwell to Markinch by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Markinch via Haymarket in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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