There are 6 ways to get from Arbroath to Methil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 46 bus
best- Take the train from Arbroath to Cupartrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Co-op Supermarketbus 46
1h 37m£16–26Drive 40.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arbroath to Methilcar 40.6 mi
57 min£11–15Bus via Ex-Servicemen's Club
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 46
2h 9m£13–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arbroath to Methiltaxi 40.6 mi
57 min£170–220Train
- Take the train from Arbroath to Kirkcaldytrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
1h 59m£14–38Bus
- Take the bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Co-op Supermarketbus 46
2h 10m£12–17
Arbroath to Methil by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Methil is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Methil is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ex-Servicemen's Club via Seagate Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Methil. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Leven via Kirkcaldy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Arbroath and Methil is 45 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Methil without a car is to train and line 46 bus which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £27.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Arbroath to Methil, including transfers.
Arbroath to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Arbroath to Methil train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Arbroath station.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Methil is to bus via Ex-Servicemen's Club which takes 2h 9m and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ex-Servicemen's Club via Seagate Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arbroath to Leven via Kirkcaldy in around 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Railway Station to Co-op Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Co-op Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £170–220
Arbroath Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1241 430 430
- Website
- arbroath-taxis.business.site
Brothock Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1241 873 107
Central Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1241 877 766
- Website
- taxisarbroath.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Arbroath to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
Arbroath to Methil train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Methil is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Arbroath to Methil.
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