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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 train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m 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 Edinburgh to Arbroath:
A train is $44 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Arbroath costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Arbroath take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Arbroath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Arbroath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G080379:10 AM1h36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:46 AMArbroath station (ARB)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G080379:10 AM1h36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:46 AMArbroath station (ARB)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G080379:10 AM1h36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:46 AMArbroath station (ARB)$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C1463310:50 AM1h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:30 PMArbroath station (ARB)$451One-way0 transfers
- L870009:35 AM1h41Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:16 AMArbroath station (ARB)$451One-way0 transfers
- C146278:05 AM1h42Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:47 AMArbroath station (ARB)$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Arbroath:
A train is $44 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Arbroath costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Arbroath take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- 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, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Arbroath by train.
- Travel with Ember to go to Arbroath by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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