Train Manchester to Arbroath from £120 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Arbroath takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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 8m
Duration: 292 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 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

12:24 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 10:07 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:24 PM → 7:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

10:30 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:39 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 8:08 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 10:41 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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