The average train between Galashiels and Carnoustie takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels 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 Galashiels and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Carnoustie? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Galashiels to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Galashiels to Carnoustie train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Galashiels and Carnoustie is 98.5 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Carnoustie via Edinburgh Waverley and Dundee in around 3h 30m.