The average train between Arbroath and York takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Arbroath to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Arbroath and York. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:46 PM which arrives into York at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to York. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Arbroath to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Arbroath to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Arbroath and York is 305 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to York via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 1m.