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Markinch to Edinburgh train route details
First train
06:17
Last train
23:45
Journey time
37m
Distance
18 miles
Price
£13.80*
What are the next train times from Markinch to Edinburgh?
Discover all upcoming Markinch to Edinburgh services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
19:46 Markinch | 20:30 Edinburgh Gateway |  | Find Tickets |
20:27 Markinch | 21:04 Edinburgh Gateway | | Find Tickets |
20:48 Markinch | 21:31 Edinburgh Gateway | | Find Tickets |
21:19 Markinch | 21:57 Edinburgh Gateway | | Find Tickets |
21:40 Markinch | 22:23 Edinburgh Gateway | | Find Tickets |
21:55 Markinch | 22:46 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Edinburgh from Markinch this week
Fares from Markinch to Edinburgh usually average around £13.80, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Markinch to Edinburgh
Season tickets for frequent travellers
If you make the journey between Markinch and Edinburgh on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
Travel during Off-Peak train times
For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
Book in advance
Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Markinch to Edinburgh. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets suit travellers who commute a few days a week, offering 8 days of unlimited travel in a 28-day period—which often works out cheaper than buying tickets on an individual daily basis
Season tickets
Allowing unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, and annual options, you can save approximately 1/3 on train fares
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