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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Arbroath is to bus and line 72 bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Arbroath is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Arbroath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Arbroath. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Arbroath?

The distance between Edinburgh and Arbroath is 75 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £60.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Arbroath bus from?

Edinburgh to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Arbroath train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Arbroath is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Arbroath bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Arbroath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Arbroath is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 226+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Edinburgh to Arbroath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 72 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Arbroath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
1h 33m
£17–60
Bus, line 72 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus 72 / ...
2h 56m
£10–16
Drive 71.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Arbroathcar 71.2 mi
1h 32m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Arbroath Burnside Drivebus Ember
2h 59m
£14–21

Edinburgh to Arbroath by train

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.8 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Overgate and High Street in around 2h 56m.

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