Train Tickets to Carstairs
Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairs
2h 45m
London Kings Cross to Carstairs
4h 47m
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Carstairs
27m
Train travel to Carstairs guide
Which train companies run trains to Carstairs?
Avanti West Coast and ScotRail offer services to and from Carstairs, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.
What are Carstairs's opening hours?
You can expect Carstairs to be open between the hours of 0:06 and 23:45, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.
Pick up & drop off at Carstairs
Carstairs offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.
Connectivity of the Carstairs?
With frequent trains to Carstairs from hubs like Glasgow, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh (Waverley), Manchester and Manchester Piccadilly, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.
Carstairs live timetable
Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Carstairs, check now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
| Train | Time | Duration | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carstairs to Glasgow Central | 05:49 | 51m | ScotRail | On time |
| Carstairs to Edinburgh (Waverley) | 06:40 | 50m | Caledonian Sleeper | Exp. 06:40 |
| Carstairs to Glasgow Central | 07:15 | 49m | ScotRail | On time |
| Carstairs to Garscadden | 07:39 | 1h 2m | ScotRail | On time |
| Carstairs to Glasgow Central | 07:45 | 37m | TransPennine Express | On time |
| Train | Time | Duration | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherwell to Carstairs | 07:28 | 29m | ScotRail | On time |
| Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairs | 07:42 | 2h 45m | TransPennine Express | On time |
| Glasgow Central to Carstairs | 07:46 | 41m | ScotRail | On time |
| Edinburgh (Waverley) to Carstairs | 08:09 | 28m | ScotRail | On time |
| Glasgow Central to Carstairs | 10:27 | 44m | ScotRail | On time |
Station Details
Address:
Carstairs station, Strawfrank Road, Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8PRTicket Office opening hours::
Monday to Friday open from 07:20:00 until 14:24:00
Saturday open from 07:20:00 until 14:24:00
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