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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Arbroath is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Arbroath is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Arbroath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Arbroath. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Inverness to Arbroath?

The distance between Inverness and Arbroath is 161 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £130.

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

The train from Inverness to Arbroath takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Arbroath bus from?

Inverness to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Arbroath train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Inverness to Arbroath is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Inverness to Arbroath bus arrive?

Inverness to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Arbroath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Arbroath is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Inverness to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 243+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Inverness to Arbroath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 6m
£70–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
4h 26m
£20–34
Drive 127.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Arbroathcar 127.9 mi
2h 38m
£32–46
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 18m
£58–128

Inverness to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 160 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Arbroath 6 times a week. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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