There are 5 ways to get from Linlithgow to Arbroath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Linlithgow to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to ArbroathEdinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 27m£9–66Bus, line 72 bus
- Take the bus from Cross to Haymarket StationX38
- Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Railway StationE1
- Take the bus from Caird Hall to Bus Station72 / ...
3h 48mDrive 69 mi
- Drive from Linlithgow to Arbroath69 mi
1h 23m£18–25Train via Stirling
- Take the train from Linlithgow to StirlingEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
- Take the train from Stirling to ArbroathGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2h 37m£25–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cross to Haymarket StationX38
- Take the train from Haymarket to ArbroathEdinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 1m
Linlithgow to Arbroath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Arbroath is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Arbroath is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Bus Station via Haymarket Station and Caird Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow and arriving at Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Linlithgow and Arbroath is 93 miles. The road distance is 69.4 miles.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £8 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Linlithgow to Arbroath, including transfers.
Linlithgow to Arbroath bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Cross station.
Linlithgow to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to Arbroath is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £8 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Linlithgow, Scotland and Arbroath, Scotland?
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross to Bus Station via Haymarket Station, Railway Station, and Caird Hall in around 3h 48m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Linlithgow to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Linlithgow to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stirling to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–22
- 1st Class
- £25–35
Train from Haymarket to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £20–27
- 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–85
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1–2
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–3
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £18–21
Bus from Cross to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Haymarket Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Caird Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Linlithgow to Arbroath bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Haymarket Station.
Linlithgow to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to Arbroath is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Linlithgow to Arbroath.
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