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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Markinch to Manchester
Cheapest price
£105
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Markinch to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Markinch to Manchester will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £105.
Of the 1 trains that leave Markinch for Manchester 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 308 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 48 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 coach and train for Markinch to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Markinch to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 308 km
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£94 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Markinch to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Markinch to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:09 Markinch | 4h13 | 11:22 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 09:14 Markinch | 4h07 | 13:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 11:15 Markinch | 4h06 | 15:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 13:13 Markinch | 4h08 | 17:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 15:14 Markinch | 4h07 | 19:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 06:30 Markinch | 4h48 | 11:18 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Markinch to Manchester
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Trains from Markinch to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 308 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 19:21 |
Train companies: Cross Country, ScotRail from Markinch to Manchester trainsCross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Markinch and Manchester from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Markinch to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Markinch to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Markinch and Manchester
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- 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
Wifi
LockersParking
Dining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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