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

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Scrabster is to bus via Overgate which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Scrabster is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Arbroath to Scrabster?

The distance between Arbroath and Scrabster is 294 miles. The road distance is 237.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arbroath to Scrabster without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Arbroath to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Scrabster bus from?

Arbroath to Scrabster bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Park and Ride station.

Train or bus from Arbroath to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Scrabster is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Arbroath to Scrabster bus arrive?

Arbroath to Scrabster bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Arbroath to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Scrabster is 237 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Arbroath to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 88+ hotels available in Scrabster.

Arbroath to Scrabster - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Arbroath to Scrabster by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
7h 44m
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
8h 49m
£43–80
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
8h 24m
£69–169
Drive 236.1 mi
1. Drive from Arbroath to Scrabster236.1 mi
5h 2m
£60–86
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
8h 25m
£199–523
Train, bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
8h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
8h 49m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 56m
£148–414

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Arbroath to Scrabster via Aberdeen, Inverness, and Thurso in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Union Street in around 8h 49m.

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