The average train between Forres and Carnoustie takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Forres 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Forres and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Forres to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Forres station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Forres to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres station.
Forres to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carnoustie station.
Book your Forres to Carnoustie train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Forres and Carnoustie is 134.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Forres to Carnoustie via Aberdeen in around 3h 31m.