4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Carnoustie
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Carnoustie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Carnoustie will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 8 trains that leave Glasgow for Carnoustie on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:33 AM1h52Glasgow11:25 AMCarnoustie$611One-way0 transfers- 1:45 PM1h37Glasgow3:22 PMCarnoustie$611One-way0 transfers
- 5:45 PM1h36Glasgow7:21 PMCarnoustie$611One-way0 transfers
- 9:45 PM1h37Glasgow11:22 PMCarnoustie$611One-way0 transfers
- 3:45 PM1h54Glasgow5:39 PMCarnoustie$761One-way1 transfer
- 5:45 PM1h36Glasgow7:21 PMCarnoustie$611One-way0 transfers
- 1:45 PM1h37Glasgow3:22 PMCarnoustie$611One-way0 transfers
- 9:45 PM1h37Glasgow11:22 PMCarnoustie$611One-way0 transfers
- 9:33 AM1h52Glasgow11:25 AMCarnoustie$611One-way0 transfers
- 3:45 PM1h54Glasgow5:39 PMCarnoustie$761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Carnoustie
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Carnoustie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Carnoustie:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Carnoustie costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Carnoustie take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Glasgow to Carnoustie train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Carnoustie trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:33 AM Glasgow | 1h52 | 11:25 AM Carnoustie | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:45 AM Glasgow | 2h04 | 1:49 PM Carnoustie | 1 transfer | |
| 1:45 PM Glasgow | 1h37 | 3:22 PM Carnoustie | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:45 PM Glasgow | 1h54 | 5:39 PM Carnoustie | 1 transfer | |
| 5:45 PM Glasgow | 1h36 | 7:21 PM Carnoustie | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:44 PM Glasgow | 1h58 | 9:42 PM Carnoustie | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Carnoustie
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Carnoustie run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Glasgow to Carnoustie trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Carnoustie from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Carnoustie
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Carnoustie by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carnoustie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Carnoustie
Most Glasgow to Carnoustie trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustie station pair, with some services arriving at Barry Links. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Carnoustie train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Carnoustie leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Which Carnoustie station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Carnoustie from Carnoustie city centre
Carnoustie train station facilities and services
Carnoustie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Carnoustie.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carnoustie: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Carnoustie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Carnoustie: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms, connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms or level crossing Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Barry Links from Carnoustie city centre
Barry Links is 2 km from Carnoustie city centre. Public transport options include:
Barry Links train station facilities and services
Barry Links has practical services for this route, including Parking, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barry Links: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Barry Links: Bike Parking.
Getting to Golf Street from Carnoustie city centre
Golf Street train station facilities and services
Golf Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Golf Street.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Golf Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Golf Street: Bike Parking.
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