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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Carnoustie takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

6h 51m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Manchester to Carnoustie train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail11h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail10h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 50m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail11h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

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  • Distance: 287 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Carnoustie, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnoustie via Haymarket and Dundee in around 5h 48m.

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