The average train between Edinburgh and Arbroath takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 11:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Arbroath station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
Edinburgh to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Edinburgh to Arbroath train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Arbroath is 77.7 km. The road distance is 120 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route.
