There are 6 ways to get from Arbroath to Methil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Arbroath to Kirkcaldytrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
1h 57m£14–38Drive 40.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arbroath to Methilcar 40.6 mi
57 min£10–15Train, line 46 bus
- Take the train from Arbroath to Cupartrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to National Courtbus 46
2h 28m£16–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arbroath to Methiltaxi 40.6 mi
57 min£170–220Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus 46
2h 50m£11–15Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens
- Take the bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus 46
3h 2m£12–17
Arbroath to Methil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Methil is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Methil is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at National Court via Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Methil. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Leven via Kirkcaldy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Arbroath and Methil is 59 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Methil without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £14 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Arbroath to Methil, including transfers.
Arbroath to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Arbroath to Methil train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Arbroath station.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Methil is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Arbroath to Leven via Kirkcaldy in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Court via Seagate Bus Station in around 2h 50m.
Train from Arbroath to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Arbroath to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Arbroath to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Arbroath to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Railway Station to National Court
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Dundee Slessor Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £170–220
Arbroath Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1241 430 430
- Website
- arbroath-taxis.business.site
Brothock Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1241 873 107
Central Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1241 877 766
- Website
- taxisarbroath.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Arbroath to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
Arbroath to Methil train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Methil is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Arbroath to Methil.
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