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It takes an average of 9h 56m to travel from Southampton Central to Markinch by train, over a distance of around 372 miles (599 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Markinch and tickets for this journey start from £119.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:15 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Markinch | |
| Journey time | From 8h 12m | |
| Distance | 372 miles (599 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £119.60 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Southampton Central to Markinch in 8 hours 12 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southampton Central to Markinch? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 56 minutes to travel the 372 miles (599 km) from Southampton Central to Markinch by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Markinch. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Southampton Central to Markinch in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £119.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Markinch by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.