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Outbound fromManchester Piccadilly to Carnoustie by train
It takes an average of 7h 34m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnoustie by train, over a distance of around 210 miles (338 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnoustie and tickets for this journey start from £102.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:02 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Carnoustie | |
| Journey time | From 4h 45m | |
| Distance | 210 miles (338 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £102.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnoustie in 4 hours 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnoustie? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 34 minutes to travel the 210 miles (338 km) from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnoustie by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Carnoustie. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnoustie in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £102.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Carnoustie by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnoustie
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