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The cheapest and fastest trains from Markinch to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 23 Dec
Cheapest price
£240
Average price
£240
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
421 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Markinch to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Markinch to Birmingham will cost around £240 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £240.
Fast trains
To travel from Markinch to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
07:535h13
Markinch13:06Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
11:465h20
Markinch17:06Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
13:565h11
Markinch19:07Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
15:585h08
Markinch21:06Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
18:025h05
Markinch23:07Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
10:084h58
Markinch15:06Birmingham
£2541One-way
1 change
18:025h05
Markinch23:07Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
15:585h08
Markinch21:06Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
13:565h11
Markinch19:07Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
07:535h13
Markinch13:06Birmingham
£2401One-way
1 change
Live departures
Markinch to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Markinch to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 23 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 17:49
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:09 Markinch | 5h56 | 13:05 Birmingham | 1 change | |
| 07:53 Markinch | 5h13 | 13:06 Birmingham | 1 change | |
| 10:08 Markinch | 4h58 | 15:06 Birmingham | 1 change | |
| 10:08 Markinch | 5h56 | 16:04 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:46 Markinch | 5h20 | 17:06 Birmingham | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Markinch to Birmingham
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Trains from Markinch to Birmingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £241 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 18:02. The fastest train covers the 421 km distance in 4h 58m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 421 km |
Average train duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £241 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 18:02 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Cross Country, ScotRail from Markinch to Birmingham trainsCross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Markinch and Birmingham from £241. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 58m
Cheapest Price
£253
Cross Country frequency
1 a day
ScotRail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 0m
Cheapest Price
£239
ScotRail frequency
6 a day
FAQs: Markinch to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Markinch to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
The train distance from Markinch to Birmingham is 421 km.
Booking trains from Markinch to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Markinch to Birmingham offers scenic views, particularly in the early segments through the Scottish countryside, showcasing rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. As the train progresses towards Birmingham, the scenery shifts to more urban and industrial views.
The cost of a train ticket from Markinch to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £241, while the average price tends to be around £280.
Yes, there is a direct train between Markinch and Birmingham. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Cross Country.
The train journey from Markinch to Birmingham covers a distance of 421 km and takes approximately 4h 58m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Birmingham is by train, costing approximately £241.
The train station in Markinch that goes to Birmingham is Markinch station (MNC), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The first train from Markinch to Birmingham leaves at 5:57.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Markinch to Birmingham.
The last train from Markinch to Birmingham departs at 18:02.
Trains from Markinch to Birmingham run approximately 4 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Markinch to Birmingham.
To travel from Markinch to Birmingham, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Markinch to Birmingham.
A day trip from Markinch to Birmingham is not feasible as the travel time is 4h 58m. There are 4 trains per day available for this journey, covering a distance of 421 km.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Markinch and Birmingham
Markinch
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Markinch is Markinch. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Markinch for your trip from Markinch to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 13:15 Saturday 08:10 - 14:40 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Markinch
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus turning point in front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Markinch.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParking
Dining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
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