The average train between Lancaster and Arbroath takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster to Arbroath. 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 every 4 hours between Lancaster and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Arbroath station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Lancaster to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Lancaster to Arbroath train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lancaster and Arbroath is 280.2 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 28m.