Glasgow to Arbroath train with ScotRail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Arbroath

Showing times and prices for Jul 09

Cheapest price

$23

Average price

$23

Fastest journey

1 h 51 m

Average duration

1 h 51 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

129 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Arbroath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Arbroath will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Glasgow for Arbroath on Wed, Jul 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .

On Wed, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 1 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.

ScotRail
05:51AM1h51
Glasgow
07:42AMArbroath
$231One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Arbroath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Arbroath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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€28

Average price

€6

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Cheapest

2h 37m

Average total duration

2h 7m

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30m

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2h 30m

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2h 0m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Arbroath

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Trains from Glasgow to Arbroath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€4)
Distance
80 miles (129 km)
Average train duration
2h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
$24 (€19)
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 47m
First train
05:04
Last train
21:54
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€4)

Train providers: ScotRail and East Coast from Glasgow to Arbroath trains

For as little as $21 (€17) you can travel by train to Arbroath from Glasgow with ScotRail and East Coast. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Train information from Glasgow to Arbroath with ScotRail:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: $21
  • ScotRail frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Arbroath

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Arbroath easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Arbroath.
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Popular train stations from Glasgow to Arbroath

Glasgow
Arbroath
The major train station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Queen Street for your trip from Glasgow to Arbroath.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
  • 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: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Glasgow Queen Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
  • Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
The major train station for arrivals in Arbroath is Arbroath. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Arbroath for your journey to Arbroath from Glasgow.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Radar - National Key Scheme
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Arbroath
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the station entrance, Keptie Street

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