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Compare train and bus for Inverness to Carnoustie
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Carnoustie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €63.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€63 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Carnoustie:
A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Carnoustie costing on average €63.
Other travel options to Carnoustie take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 0m by train vs 3h 5m by car). Tickets start at around €63 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Inverness to Carnoustie train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Carnoustie trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 8:56 AM Inverness | 4h42 | 1:38 PM Carnoustie | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Inverness to Carnoustie.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Carnoustie
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Inverness to Carnoustie run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €63 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 20:26. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 8:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Inverness to Carnoustie trainsScotrail trains will get you between Inverness and Carnoustie from €15. 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 Inverness to Carnoustie
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Carnoustie
Most Inverness to Carnoustie trains use the Inverness to Carnoustie station pair. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Carnoustie train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Inverness station do trains to Carnoustie leave from?
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. 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 Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Carnoustie station do trains from Inverness 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.
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