The average train between York and Carnoustie takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Arbroath and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Arbroath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
York to Carnoustie train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Carnoustie train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your York to Carnoustie train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Carnoustie is 301.1 km. The road distance is 459 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Arbroath 4 times a day. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Cross Country also services this route once daily.