The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carnoustie takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnoustie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnoustie train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnoustie train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Dundee station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carnoustie is 73.6 km. The road distance is 105 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.