The average bus between Middlesbrough and Arbroath takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 3 times a day between Middlesbrough and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Arbroath station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Middlesbrough to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dundee station.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Arbroath is 236.7 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a bus from Middlesbrough to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, Dundee station, and High Street in around 6h 37m.