The average train between Elgin and Carnoustie takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 every 3 hours between Elgin and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Arbroath and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Arbroath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Elgin to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
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The distance between Elgin and Carnoustie is 132.9 km. The road distance is 212 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Arbroath 6 times a week. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 23m.