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Reading to Markinch train route details

First train
First train
04:35
Last train
Last train
22:26
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Markinch
Journey time
Journey time
6h 25m
Distance
Distance
547 km
Price
Price
S$ 75.01*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

What are the next train times from Reading to Markinch?

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03:14
9h 14m, 4 change
Reading
12:28
Markinch
Great Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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03:54
7h 40m, 2 change
Reading
11:34
Markinch
Great Western RailwayLNER
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04:14
10h 17m, 4 change
Reading
14:31
Markinch
Great Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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04:35
7h 10m, 2 change
Reading
11:45
Markinch
Great Western RailwayLNER
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06:14
6h 33m, 2 change
Reading
12:47
Markinch
Great Western RailwayLNER
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06:15
7h 14m, 2 change
Reading
13:29
Paris
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Reading and Markinch on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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