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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Markinch (MNC)

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12

train journeys
per day

177

miles (285 kms)

5hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

07:03 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Markinch (MNC)

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On a typical weekday there are 12 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Markinch , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Markinch is approximately 177 miles (285 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 46 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Markinch.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Markinch. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Birkdale to Markinch Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:03
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    12:28
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:16
    6 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    13:29
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:03
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:16
    6 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    15:34
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:03
    5 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    16:33
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:03
    5 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    18:35
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:48
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    20:35
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:16
    6 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    21:32
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:48
    5 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    22:28
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:16
    6 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    23:27
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    19:03
    11 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    06:12
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    22:46
    11 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    Birkdale
    Markinch
    Birkdale to Markinch

About Birkdale Station

Station name Birkdale (BDL)
Address Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:27 - 00:32
Tuesday 05:27 - 00:32
Wednesday 05:27 - 00:32
Thursday 05:27 - 00:32
Friday 05:27 - 00:32
Saturday 05:27 - 00:32
Sunday 07:47 - 00:32
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Markinch Station

Station name Markinch (MNC)
Address Markinch station, High Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6DH
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:45 - 13:15
Saturday 08:10 - 14:40
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkdale and Markinch

The travel time between Birkdale and Markinch by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Markinch vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 12 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Markinch. owever, there are 12 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Markinch.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birkdale and Markinch, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.