What is the cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Leith is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arbroath to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Overgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arbroath and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Arbroath to Leith?

The distance between Arbroath and Leith is 75 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.

How do I travel from Arbroath to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £23 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Arbroath to Leith?

The train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Leith bus from?

Arbroath to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Leith train from?

Arbroath to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.

Train or bus from Arbroath to Leith?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Leith is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £23 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 72 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Arbroath to Leith bus arrive?

Arbroath to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Nethergate station.

Where does the Arbroath to Leith train arrive?

Arbroath to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Arbroath to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Leith is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Arbroath to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Arbroath to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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Arbroath to Leith - 4 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arbroath to Leith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
1h 39m
£23–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus Ember
3h 14m
£15–21
Line 72 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Nethergatebus 72 / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 2m
£18–33
Drive 72.9 mi
1. Drive from Arbroath to Leithcar 72.9 mi
1h 33m
£18–26

Arbroath to Leith by train

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Distance: 74.8 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Nethergate and Overgate in around 3h 2m.

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