There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Carnoustie by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Perth to Carnoustietrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
3h 51m£38–93Bus, line 73 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
- Take the bus from High Street to Queen Streetbus 73
4h 19m£19–31Drive 133.7 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Carnoustiecar 133.7 mi
2h 50m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
5h 10m£19–30
Inverness to Carnoustie by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Carnoustie is to bus and line 73 bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Carnoustie is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Queen Street via Park and Ride and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Carnoustie via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Inverness and Carnoustie is 148 miles. The road distance is 134.4 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Carnoustie without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Inverness to Carnoustie, including transfers.
Inverness to Carnoustie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Carnoustie is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 73 bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Carnoustie, Scotland?
You can take a train from Inverness to Carnoustie via Perth in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queen Street via Park and Ride, Overgate, and High Street in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Carnoustie
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from High Street to Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Carnoustie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.
Inverness to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Carnoustie is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Inverness to Carnoustie.
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