The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Markinch
Cheapest price
£242
Average price
£242
Fastest journey
7 h 9 m
Average duration
7 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Markinch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Markinch will cost around £242 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £242.
Of the 1 trains that leave Luton for Markinch every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 512 km distance in an average of 7 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Luton to Markinch
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Markinch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £94, and a train costs an average of £242.
Distance: 512 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£242 Average Price | £124 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Markinch train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Markinch trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:25 Luton | 7h09 | 14:34 Markinch | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Markinch
Trains from Luton to Markinch run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £242 but you can travel from only £94 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:11, the last at 11:55. The fastest train covers the 512 km distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 512 km |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £242 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 08:11 |
Last train 11:55 |
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FAQs: Luton to Markinch train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Markinch by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Markinch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Markinch
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 13:15 Saturday 08:10 - 14:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 9
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus turning point in front of the station
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