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Where to eat
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Markinch travel guide

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You're Going to Love Markinch

Markinch is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Markinch to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Markinch

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Balbirnie Bistro (Balbirnie Park) and Brasserie Deluxe @ The Orangery (Balbirnie Park) are great picks.

How to Get to Markinch

Plane

Although Markinch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 miles from Markinch. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Markinch departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Markinch, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markinch to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Markinch is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 192 miles from Markinch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markinch, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Markinch takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Markinch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 miles from Markinch. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Markinch departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Markinch, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markinch to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Markinch is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 192 miles from Markinch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markinch, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Markinch takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Markinch

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Markinch

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markinch

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Balbirnie House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Laurel bank Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Best Western Balgeddie House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The Golden Acorn Wetherspoon
1 star
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Gilvenbank Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Markinch

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Markinch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Markinch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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