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Outbound fromManchester Airport to Carnoustie by train
It takes an average of 7h 20m to travel from Manchester Airport to Carnoustie by train, over a distance of around 217 miles (350 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Manchester Airport to Carnoustie and tickets for this journey start from £47.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:48 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Airport | |
| Arrival station | Carnoustie | |
| Journey time | From 5h 44m | |
| Distance | 217 miles (350 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £47.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Manchester Airport to Carnoustie in 5 hours 44 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Airport to Carnoustie? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 20 minutes to travel the 217 miles (350 km) from Manchester Airport to Carnoustie by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 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 Airport to Carnoustie in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £47.50. 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 Airport to Carnoustie
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Manchester Airport to Carnoustie is right for you.
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