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

From Markinch to Peterhead by bus and train

To get from Markinch to Peterhead in Peterhead, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Markinch station to Cupar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X60 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Buchan House, Peterhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X60X60
Walk to Peterhead
Leaves from Markinch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Markinch
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cupar
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Peterhead
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchan House, Peterhead
    ID 630026311
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Peterhead
    Walk to
    Peterhead
    Erroll Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Markinch to Peterhead by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 091 and X63

To get from Markinch to Peterhead in Peterhead, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Markinch station to Dundee station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 091 bus and finally take the X63 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Buchan House, Peterhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.

257min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 091091
Bus - X63X63
Walk to Peterhead
Leaves from Markinch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Markinch
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Overgate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A5
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Peterhead
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchan House, Peterhead
    ID 630026311
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Peterhead
    Walk to
    Peterhead
    Erroll Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Markinch to Peterhead

The distance between Markinch, Peterhead and Peterhead, Peterhead is approximately 130.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Markinch to Peterhead by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Peterhead – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Markinch

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

Bus stations close to Markinch:

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

Public transport stations close to Peterhead, Peterhead

Peterhead is located at Erroll Street, Peterhead and the nearest public transport station is Park Lane, Peterhead.

Bus stations close to Peterhead:

  • Park Lane, Peterhead
  • Chapel Street, Peterhead
  • Back Street, Peterhead

Alternative route from Markinch to Peterhead by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 091 and X63

To get from Markinch to Peterhead in Peterhead, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Markinch station to Dundee station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 091 bus and finally take the X63 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Buchan House, Peterhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.

257min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 091091
Bus - X63X63
Walk to Peterhead
Leaves from Markinch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Markinch
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Overgate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A5
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Peterhead
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchan House, Peterhead
    ID 630026311
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Peterhead
    Walk to
    Peterhead
    Erroll Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 203 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X60.

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

    The alternative route takes 257 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 091, Bus line X63.

  • Is there a direct train between Markinch and Peterhead?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Markinch to Peterhead?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Dundee station near Markinch in Markinch to Cupar station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Cupar station near Peterhead in Peterhead.

  • How long does it take to travel from Markinch to Peterhead by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Markinch in Markinch and Peterhead in Peterhead by train and bus is about 3 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Markinch to get to Peterhead?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Dundee station near Markinch in Markinch.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Markinch and Peterhead?

    Get off the train at the Cupar stop, which is closest to Peterhead in Peterhead.

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