The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Carnoustie
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Carnoustie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Carnoustie will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dundee for Carnoustie on Thu, Dec 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dundee to Carnoustie
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Carnoustie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dundee to Carnoustie train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Carnoustie trains for tomorrow, Thursday, December 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 AM Dundee | 0h16 | 8:46 AM Carnoustie | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Carnoustie
Trains from Dundee to Carnoustie run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 10m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 23:31 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper from Dundee to Carnoustie trainsScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Dundee and Carnoustie from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Caledonian Sleeper
FAQs: Trains from Dundee to Carnoustie
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Carnoustie by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carnoustie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Dundee, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Carnoustie, located 0.1 miles (202 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dundee to Carnoustie
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Queen Street by station sign
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Car Park: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: No access for buses at Golf Street - the nearest station with alternative transport is Carnoustie
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Ashludie Terrace on A390
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms, connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms or level crossing Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the main road, A930
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