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Carnoustie By Road

Carnoustie enjoys excellent road connections, making it easily accessible from across Scotland and beyond. The town is located on the A92 coastal route, approximately 11 miles east of Dundee and 7 miles west of Arbroath. Visitors travelling from Aberdeen can reach Carnoustie in around one hour, while journeys from Edinburgh and Glasgow typically take between 90 minutes and two hours, depending on traffic.

The nearby A90 provides convenient connections to Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow, making the town an ideal destination for visitors travelling by car. Ample parking is available throughout the town, including near the beach, town centre and world-famous Carnoustie Golf Links.

Approximate driving times:

Dundee: 20 minutes
Arbroath: 15 minutes
Perth: 45 minutes
Aberdeen: 1 hour
Edinburgh: 1 hour 45 minutes
Glasgow: 2 hours

Carnoustie By Train

Carnoustie railway station (station code CAN) serves the town of Golf on the main route linking Dundee Arbroath, Aberdeen but also Edinburgh or Glasgow, via Dundee.

It is managed by ScotRail and used by many train companies.

Plan your journey here: Trainline

Closest Airports

For visitors travelling from oversea, Edinburgh Airport is the most convenient international gateway to Carnoustie.

Serving a wide range of transatlantic and global connections, it is located approximately 75 miles (120 km) south of Carnoustie, with a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes by road. From the airport, visitors can easily continue their journey by car, rail or coach, making Carnoustie readily accessible for international travellers.

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