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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carnoustie and Edinburgh takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carnoustie to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 73 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bonella Street to Whitehall Streetbus bus 73
  2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus bus M92
2h 39m
£14–26

Carnoustie to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Carnoustie and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnoustie is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Whitehall Street and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd9h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnoustie to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carnoustie to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bonella Street to Queensferry Street via Whitehall Street and Nethergate in around 2h 39m.

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