How to travel from Aberdeen to Arbroath

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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Arbroath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Arbroath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 44 miles (71 km)

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€17

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€17

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1h 23m

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53m

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30m

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2h 46m

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2h 16m

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from Aberdeen to Arbroath

How to get from Aberdeen to Arbroath by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Arbroath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ScotRail
07:35AM0h56
Aberdeen
08:31AMArbroath
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ScotRail
07:35AM0h56
Aberdeen
08:31AMArbroath
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRail
07:35AM0h56
Aberdeen
08:31AMArbroath
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNER
08:52AM0h56
Aberdeen
09:48AMArbroath
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aberdeen to Arbroath

Travel 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 Aberdeen to Arbroath.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aberdeen and Arbroath including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen to Arbroath is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Arbroath:

A train is $1 (€0.92) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberdeen to Arbroath costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Aberdeen to Arbroath is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Arbroath take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Aberdeen to Arbroath is approximately 44 miles (71 km).
The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Arbroath is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Arbroath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberdeen to Arbroath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Arbroath station (ARB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberdeen to Arbroath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Arbroath by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus to go to Arbroath by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aberdeen to Arbroath with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East Scotland.
Omio customers who travel from Aberdeen to Arbroath often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Dundee, London, Glasgow, Montrose. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Arbroath and these popular destinations at a great price.

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