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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carnoustie is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Carnoustie is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Carnoustie?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Carnoustie?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Carnoustie via Haymarket and Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Manchester to Carnoustie?

The distance between Manchester and Carnoustie is 289 miles. The road distance is 276.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Carnoustie without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Manchester to Carnoustie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carnoustie bus from?

Manchester to Carnoustie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carnoustie train from?

Manchester to Carnoustie train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Carnoustie?

The best way to get from Manchester to Carnoustie is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Manchester to Carnoustie bus arrive?

Manchester to Carnoustie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Carnoustie train arrive?

Manchester to Carnoustie train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Carnoustie?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Carnoustie is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Manchester to Carnoustie.

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

Book your Manchester to Carnoustie train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carnoustie?

There are 699+ hotels available in Carnoustie.

Manchester to Carnoustie - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Carnoustie by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 37m
£42–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
7h 18m
£24–58
Drive 274.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Carnoustie274.8 mi
4h 57m
£67–97
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carnoustie
5h 5m
£100–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Railway StationE1
7h 23m
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
7h 1m
£78–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
6h 58m
£73–265
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustie
7h 2m
£66–263
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carnoustie
6h 52m
£125–418

Manchester to Carnoustie by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 7h 18m.

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