How to get from Edinburgh Airport to Carnoustie Golf Links by chauffeur, train, bus or taxi. Written by Constantine Chauffeurs, a Glasgow chauffeur service. For golfers, a private golf transfer with clubs in the boot is the simplest option. Planning a Scotland golf tour? We provide golf transport with your own private driver and car service, course to course.
From each airport by chauffeur
| Airport | Time | From |
|---|
| Edinburgh Airport (66 miles) | ~1h30 | £280 |
| Glasgow Airport (95 miles) | ~1h50 | £360 |
| Prestwick Airport (125 miles) | ~2h20 | £440 |
Prices are one way in a Mercedes C-Class, agreed in advance, with your flight tracked. The S-Class, Audi Q7 and V-Class are also available. Journey times are typical and vary with traffic.
The options at a glance
| Option | Time | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|
| Private chauffeur | About 1 hour 30 minutes, door to door | From £280, fixed | Golf bags, groups, tee times |
| Taxi from the Edinburgh Airport rank | About 1 hour 30 minutes | Metered, ask for an estimate | No booking needed |
| Tram and train | About 2 hours 15 minutes or more | About £25–£40 | Rail, light luggage |
| Bus via Dundee | About 2 hours 30 minutes or more | About £15–£25 | Budget |
Fares are typical and change. Check the operators for today’s fares before you travel.
Private chauffeur
The quickest way with golf clubs: straight from arrivals to the Carnoustie clubhouse or the hotel on the links. Your flight is tracked, 60 minutes’ waiting is included from landing, and you meet your chauffeur at a confirmed pickup point. Tell us your tee time and we’ll plan the pickup around it. From £280 in a Mercedes C-Class, or the V-Class for a four-ball with clubs.
Tram and train
Take the tram into Edinburgh, then a train from Edinburgh Waverley towards Dundee and Aberdeen. Some trains stop at Carnoustie; on others, change at Dundee. Carnoustie station is a short walk from the links. Workable with a small bag, harder with golf clubs and two changes.
Bus
Coaches run from Edinburgh to Dundee, where a local bus covers the last 12 miles along the coast to Carnoustie. You’ll need to get from the airport into Edinburgh first. The cheapest option, but the slowest, with little room for golf clubs.
Airport taxi
Taxis at the Edinburgh Airport rank are metered. For Carnoustie, ask for an estimate before you set off.
Playing St Andrews too?
Carnoustie is about 50 minutes from St Andrews by road. See Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, Edinburgh Airport to Kingsbarns, or golf transfers across Scotland. We can drive you course to course for the whole trip.
Common questions
How far is Carnoustie from Edinburgh Airport?
About 66 miles, around 1 hour 30 minutes by road over the Queensferry Crossing, up the M90 to Perth and along the A90 through Dundee.
How much is a transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Carnoustie?
A Constantine chauffeur is from £280 in a Mercedes C-Class at a fixed price, with flight tracking and 60 minutes’ waiting included.
Is there a train from Edinburgh Airport to Carnoustie?
Not directly. Take the tram into Edinburgh, then a train towards Dundee and Aberdeen. Some trains stop at Carnoustie; on others, change at Dundee. Carnoustie station is a short walk from the links.
Can you take golf clubs?
Yes. Tell us how many bags when you book. A four-ball with clubs fits best in the Mercedes V-Class.
