What is the cheapest way to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Carnoustie and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnoustie to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bonella Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Overgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Carnoustie and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carnoustie and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Carnoustie to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carnoustie and Edinburgh is 69 miles. The road distance is 66.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carnoustie to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh?

The train from Carnoustie to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Carnoustie to Edinburgh bus from?

Carnoustie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bonella Street station.

Where do I catch the Carnoustie to Edinburgh train from?

Carnoustie to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carnoustie station.

Train or bus from Carnoustie to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Carnoustie to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Carnoustie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Nethergate station.

Where does the Carnoustie to Edinburgh train arrive?

Carnoustie to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Carnoustie to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnoustie to Edinburgh is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Carnoustie to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Carnoustie to Edinburgh?

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Carnoustie to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh
1h 39m
£16–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonella Street to Nethergatebus 73B / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 12m
£10–16
Drive 66.2 mi
1. Drive from Carnoustie to Edinburghcar 66.2 mi
1h 25m
£17–24
Train via Dundee
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2h 7m
£17–58
Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens
1. Take the bus from Bonella Street to Nethergatebus 73B / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus Ember
3h 28m
£12–17

Carnoustie to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 68.3 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Carnoustie, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Carnoustie to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonella Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Nethergate and Overgate in around 3h 12m.

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