What is the cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Leith is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arbroath to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Leith is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arbroath and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Arbroath to Leith?

The distance between Arbroath and Leith is 75 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.

How do I travel from Arbroath to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Arbroath to Leith?

The train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Leith bus from?

Arbroath to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Leith train from?

Arbroath to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.

Train or bus from Arbroath to Leith?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Leith is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Arbroath to Leith bus arrive?

Arbroath to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Arbroath to Leith train arrive?

Arbroath to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Arbroath to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Leith is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Arbroath to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Arbroath to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2512+ hotels available in Leith.

Arbroath to Leith - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Arbroath to Leith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
1h 30m
£9–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX7
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationM92
2h 31m
£14–21
Drive 72.7 mi
1. Drive from Arbroath to Leith72.7 mi
1h 31m
£19–27

Arbroath to Leith by train

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Distance: 74.8 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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