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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Arbroath is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Arbroath is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Arbroath via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Arbroath?

The distance between Manchester and Arbroath is 295 miles. The road distance is 282.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Manchester to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Arbroath bus from?

Manchester to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Arbroath train from?

Manchester to Arbroath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Manchester to Arbroath is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 7h.

Where does the Manchester to Arbroath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Arbroath train arrive?

Manchester to Arbroath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Arbroath is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Manchester to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 225+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Manchester to Arbroath - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 10m
£57–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
7h
£25–58
Drive 281.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Arbroathcar 281.1 mi
5h 3m
£69–100
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
4h 33m
£77–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Railway Stationbus E1
7h 13m
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 23m
£92–251
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 30m
£77–272
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h 15m
£88–372
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
6h 45m
£58–232
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h 30m
£110–349

Manchester to Arbroath by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Arbroath via Haymarket in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 7h.

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