The average bus between Exeter and Arbroath takes 21h 24m and the fastest bus takes 16h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Exeter and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 21h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Arbroath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Arbroath station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
Exeter to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Exeter and Arbroath is 652.3 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 14h 35m.