The average train between Inverness and Carnoustie takes 4h 10m 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 at Arbroath and take an average of 4h 10m. 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 Arbroath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Inverness to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
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The distance between Inverness and Carnoustie is 142.2 km. The road distance is 271 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Arbroath 6 times a week. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.