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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Carnoustie takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Carnoustie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 30m
Duration
445 mi
Distance
£180
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Carnoustie train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 35m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 6m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail15h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail10h • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 22m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail10h • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 22m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail10h • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 22m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail10h • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 22m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail10h • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 22m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 59m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 22m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Carnoustie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Carnoustie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 445.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carnoustie, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carnoustie via Crewe, Haymarket, and Dundee in around 9h 20m.

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