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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $70 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Arbroath to Edinburgh:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arbroath to Edinburgh costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Arbroath to Edinburgh
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.
L8707211:52 AM1h31Arbroath station (ARB)1:23 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L8707211:52 AM1h31Arbroath station (ARB)1:23 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L870699:56 AM1h27Arbroath station (ARB)11:23 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C0200710:50 AM1h35Arbroath station (ARB)12:25 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
- W69887 · L8759312:10 PM1h57Arbroath station (ARB)2:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$221One-way1 transfer
- W69902 · L8757510:07 AM2h06Arbroath station (ARB)12:13 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Arbroath to Edinburgh:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arbroath to Edinburgh costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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 London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach East Scotland to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
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