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Compare train and bus for Arbroath to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arbroath to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 15m faster (1h 38m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $34 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€28) vs $68 (€57)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Arbroath to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arbroath to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C019798:14 AM2h03Arbroath station (ARB)10:17 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C019798:14 AM2h03Arbroath station (ARB)10:17 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L870689:56 AM1h29Arbroath station (ARB)11:25 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L870636:49 AM1h39Arbroath station (ARB)8:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$321One-way0 transfers
- C146598:01 AM1h34Arbroath station (ARB)9:35 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$451One-way0 transfers
K678459:14 AM1h41Arbroath station (ARB)10:55 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$451One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arbroath and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arbroath station (ARB) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail.
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