The average train between Motherwell and Arbroath takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Arbroath station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Motherwell to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
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The distance between Motherwell and Arbroath is 122.3 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 56m.