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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Arbroath is to bus and line 72 bus via Overgate which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Arbroath is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Arbroath?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Arbroath is 122 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Arbroath without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Kilmarnock to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Arbroath bus from?

Kilmarnock to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Arbroath bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Arbroath is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Kilmarnock to Arbroath.

Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 228+ hotels available in Arbroath.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bath Streetbus X79 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
3h 19m
£31–71
Bus, line 72 bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus 72 / ...
3h 45m
£13–24
Bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 72 / ...
3h 23m
£17–30
Drive 113.1 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Arbroathcar 113.1 mi
2h 14m
£28–40

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Arbroath.

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Distance: 121.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 23m.

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