The average train between Exeter and Arbroath takes 11h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Arbroath station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
Exeter to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Exeter to Arbroath train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Arbroath is 652.3 km. The road distance is 853 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Arbroath via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 9h 56m.