The average train between Arbroath and Tarbet takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Arbroath to Tarbet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Arbroath and Tarbet. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Tarbet at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Tarbet. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Tarbet station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Arbroath to Tarbet train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Tarbet train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arrochar & Tarbet station.
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The distance between Arbroath and Tarbet is 136.7 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 5m.