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Newcastle to Markinch train route details

First train
First train
05:26
Last train
Last train
23:10
Departure station
Departure station
Newcastle
Arrival city
Arrival city
Markinch
Journey time
Journey time
2h 16m
Distance
Distance
104 miles
Price
Price
£9.80*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER

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10:39
2h 50m, 1 change
Newcastle
13:29
Markinch
CrossCountryScotRail
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11:12
2h 35m, 1 change
Newcastle
13:47
Markinch
LNERScotRail
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11:40
2h 51m, 1 change
Newcastle
14:31
Markinch
CrossCountryScotRail
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12:11
2h 41m, 1 change
Newcastle
14:52
Markinch
LNERScotRail
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13:03
2h 31m, 1 change
Newcastle
15:34
Markinch
LNERScotRail
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13:08
2h 41m, 1 change
Newcastle
15:49
Paris
LumoScotRail
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How to book cheap train tickets from Newcastle to Markinch

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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