The average train between Leicester and Arbroath takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Arbroath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Arbroath station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Leicester to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Leicester to Arbroath train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Arbroath is 446.3 km. The road distance is 710 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Arbroath via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 32m.