The average train between Inverness and Carnoustie takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 hours between Inverness and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 6:37 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 Inverness to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Inverness to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carnoustie station.
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The distance between Inverness and Carnoustie is 142.2 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Carnoustie via Perth in around 3h 52m.