The average train between Manchester and Carnoustie takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. 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.
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 8:25 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Manchester to Carnoustie train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Carnoustie train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Manchester to Carnoustie train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Carnoustie is 337.2 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnoustie via Haymarket and Dundee in around 5h 40m.