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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Arbroath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Arbroath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Edinburgh to Arbroath by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Arbroath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Arbroath:
A train is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Arbroath costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Arbroath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Arbroath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Arbroath station (ARB).
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Arbroath by train.
- Travel with Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink to go to Arbroath by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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