The average train between Arbroath and Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Arbroath to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Arbroath and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:39 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
Arbroath to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Arbroath to Edinburgh train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Arbroath and Edinburgh is 77.7 km. The road distance is 120 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Three other operators also service this route.