The average train between Middlesbrough and Arbroath takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Arbroath station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Middlesbrough to Arbroath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Arbroath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Arbroath train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Arbroath is 236.7 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Arbroath via Darlington and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 4m.