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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carnoustie is to bus and line 73 bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carnoustie is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carnoustie?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 and arriving at Queen Street via Sugarhouse Wynd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Carnoustie?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Carnoustie. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carnoustie?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carnoustie is 100 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carnoustie without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £80.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carnoustie takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carnoustie bus from?

Edinburgh to Carnoustie bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carnoustie train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Carnoustie?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carnoustie is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 73 bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carnoustie bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Carnoustie bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carnoustie train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Carnoustie?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Carnoustie is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Carnoustie.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Carnoustie train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carnoustie?

There are 721+ hotels available in Carnoustie.

Edinburgh to Carnoustie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 73 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carnoustietrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
1h 56m
£30–80
Train via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2h 14m
£7–81
Bus, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus megabus M92
2. Take the bus from Sugarhouse Wynd to Queen Streetbus 73B / ...
2h 30m
£12–18
Drive 64.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Carnoustiecar 64.9 mi
1h 29m
£16–23
Bus, line 73 bus via Railway Station
1. Take the bus from George Street to Railway Stationbus E1
2. Take the bus from Caird Hall to Queen Streetbus 73B / ...
2h 52m

Edinburgh to Carnoustie by train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carnoustie 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Queen Street via Dundee Seagate Bus Station and Sugarhouse Wynd in around 2h 30m.

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