The average train between Whitley Bay and Arbroath takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitley Bay 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 hourly between Whitley Bay and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Arbroath station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Whitley Bay to Arbroath train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Arbroath train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Arbroath station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Arbroath is 183.8 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Arbroath via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 17m.