Train Manchester to Arbroath from £120 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Arbroath takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

6h 29m
Duration: 296 mi
Distance: £120
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Manchester to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 4:04 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:26 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 8:08 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 10:41 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 4:04 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 4:04 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 4:04 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 4:04 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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