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How to get from Markinch to Gifford by bus and train?

From Markinch to Gifford by bus and train

To get from Markinch to Gifford in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Markinch station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X7 bus and finally take the 123 bus from Market Street, Haddington station to Goblin Ha', Gifford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X7X7
Bus - 123123
Leaves from Markinch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Markinch
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Maitland Street, Haymarket
    ID 6200202950
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Dunbar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Haddington
    ID 627009010021
    53 min
  • 7
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Haddington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Goblin Ha', Gifford
    Ride to bus station
    Goblin Ha', Gifford
    ID 627009020340
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Markinch to Gifford by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X6 and 123

To get from Markinch to Gifford in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Markinch station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X6 bus and finally take the 123 bus from Market Street, Haddington station to Goblin Ha', Gifford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X6X6
Bus - 123123
Leaves from Markinch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Markinch
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200207410
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - X6X6
    Wait for bus
    X6
    Haddington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Haddington
    ID 627009010021
    61 min
  • 7
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Haddington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Goblin Ha', Gifford
    Ride to bus station
    Goblin Ha', Gifford
    ID 627009020340
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Markinch to Gifford

The distance between Markinch, Scotland and Gifford, Scotland is approximately 89.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Markinch to Gifford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Markinch

Markinch is located at Markinch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Markinch.

Train stations close to Markinch:

  • Markinch

Bus stations close to Markinch:

  • Railway Station, Markinch
  • Haig Business Park, Markinch
  • Howiegate Gardens, Markinch

Public transport stations close to Gifford, Scotland

Gifford is located at Gifford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Goblin Ha', Gifford.

Bus stations close to Gifford:

  • Goblin Ha', Gifford
  • Tweeddale Ave, Gifford
  • Gifford Vale, Gifford

Alternative route from Markinch to Gifford by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X6 and 123

To get from Markinch to Gifford in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Markinch station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X6 bus and finally take the 123 bus from Market Street, Haddington station to Goblin Ha', Gifford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X6X6
Bus - 123123
Leaves from Markinch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Markinch
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200207410
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - X6X6
    Wait for bus
    X6
    Haddington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Haddington
    ID 627009010021
    61 min
  • 7
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Haddington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Goblin Ha', Gifford
    Ride to bus station
    Goblin Ha', Gifford
    ID 627009020340
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Markinch to Gifford?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X7, Bus line 123.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Markinch to Gifford?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X6, Bus line 123.

  • Is there a direct train between Markinch and Gifford in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Markinch to Gifford in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Markinch to Haymarket station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Haymarket station near Gifford in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Markinch to Gifford in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Markinch and Gifford in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Markinch to get to Gifford in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Markinch in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Markinch and Gifford in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Haymarket stop, which is closest to Gifford in Scotland.