The average train between London and Carnoustie takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 2 hours between London and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Arbroath and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Arbroath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
London to Carnoustie train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Carnoustie train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your London to Carnoustie train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Carnoustie is 580.2 km. The road distance is 762 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Arbroath 4 times a day. Tickets cost £160–220 and the journey takes 6h 7m.