The average train between South Queensferry and Carnoustie takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Queensferry is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverkeithing and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Queensferry to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from South Queensferry station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
South Queensferry to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverkeithing station.
South Queensferry to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your South Queensferry to Carnoustie train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between South Queensferry and Carnoustie is 70.8 km. The road distance is 96 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverkeithing to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.