The average train between Forres and Carnoustie takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Forres 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 Forres and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Arbroath and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Forres to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Forres station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Arbroath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Forres to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres station.
Forres to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
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The distance between Forres and Carnoustie is 134.8 km. The road distance is 231 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Arbroath 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m.