Arbroath
By train: Around 10 minutes Direct trains run between Carnoustie and Arbroath.
A harbour town with a medieval abbey, sandstone cliffs and the Arbroath smokie.
Staying beside the station makes a car-free break genuinely easy. The line through Carnoustie follows the coast, north towards Arbroath, Montrose and Aberdeen, and south to Dundee, where you can travel on towards Perth and the rest of Scotland.
Arbroath is the closest day out, a short ride up the coast. Dundee, with its waterfront museums, is the obvious city trip. Aberdeen, Glasgow and Inverness are longer journeys, and some trains need a change, so they suit a full day or part of a longer stay rather than an afternoon.
The journey times below are approximate and taken from ScotRail's own averages. Timetables change and not every train is direct, so always check ScotRail or National Rail for the train you plan to catch, and remember that Sunday and holiday services can differ.
Where the train can take you
Dundee
The nearest city, with V&A Dundee, RRS Discovery and a lively centre.
Perth
By train: Around 50 minutes on average
A city on the River Tay with riverside parks and a compact centre.
Aberdeen
The Granite City, for museums, a long sandy beach and a busy harbour.
Glasgow
By train: Around 2 hr 15 on average ScotRail's average journey time to Glasgow Queen Street. Check whether your train is direct.
Scotland's largest city, for great galleries and museums. A long day out.
Inverness
By train: Around 4 hr 40 on average ScotRail's average journey time between Inverness and Carnoustie. Best as part of a longer stay.
The capital of the Highlands. Best as part of a longer stay.
Journey times are approximate averages and not every train is direct. Check current times with ScotRail or National Rail before travelling.
Discover more about by Train
Planning a Car-Free Stay in Carnoustie
Because The Station Hotel is immediately beside Carnoustie railway station, a stay without a car is straightforward: arrive by train and explore by train.
Easy Rail Day Trips from Carnoustie
Staying beside Carnoustie station puts much of eastern Scotland within reach by train, from Arbroath up the coast to Dundee, Aberdeen and beyond.
Stay beside the station
The Station Hotel is immediately beside Carnoustie railway station. Check dates and book securely online.
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