- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$340
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
584 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arbroath to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arbroath to London will cost around $340 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
Of the 4 trains that leave Arbroath for London on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 584 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 8 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 6 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C01942
G80049+
C14660
G80061+
L87069
G01153+
W34060 · W33949
G80049+
C14660
C01942
G80061+
L87069
G01153+
W34060 · W33949Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arbroath to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 362 miles (584 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $45 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Arbroath to London:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arbroath to London costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $76 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arbroath to London costing on average $118 (€96).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 27m faster (7h 38m by train vs 9h 5m by car) and roughly $79 (€64) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($118 (€96) vs $196 (€161)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Arbroath to London trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80049+ C14660 | 8:01 AM Arbroath station (ARB) | 6h08 | 2:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01942 | 8:50 AM Arbroath station (ARB) | 6h11 | 3:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34060 · W33949+ G01153 | 9:14 AM Arbroath station (ARB) | 6h51 | 4:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G80061+ L87069 | 9:56 AM Arbroath station (ARB) | 6h21 | 4:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Arbroath to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 362 miles (584 km) distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 362 miles (584 km) |
Average train duration 7h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Most Arbroath to London trains use the Arbroath to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Euston. Use this guide to compare Arbroath and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Arbroath has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Arbroath.
Wi-Fi is available at Arbroath.
Ticket office support is available at Arbroath. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arbroath: Parking, WC.
Available at Arbroath: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arbroath: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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