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

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Portlethen is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Portlethen is to train which takes 47 min and costs £20 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Portlethen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arbroath Burnside Drive and arriving at Portlethen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Portlethen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arbroath and arriving at Portlethen. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Arbroath to Portlethen?

The distance between Arbroath and Portlethen is 46 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arbroath to Portlethen without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £20 - £40.

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

The train from Arbroath to Portlethen takes 47 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Portlethen bus from?

Arbroath to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Arbroath Burnside Drive station.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Portlethen train from?

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

Train or bus from Arbroath to Portlethen?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Portlethen is to train which takes 47 min and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Arbroath to Portlethen bus arrive?

Arbroath to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Portlethen station.

Where does the Arbroath to Portlethen train arrive?

Arbroath to Portlethen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portlethen station.

Can I drive from Arbroath to Portlethen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Portlethen is 44 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Arbroath to Portlethen.

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

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Where can I stay near Portlethen?

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Arbroath to Portlethen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Arbroath to Portlethen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Portlethentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
47 min
£20–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Portlethenbus Ember
1h 17m
£7–11
Drive 43.8 mi
1. Drive from Arbroath to Portlethencar 43.8 mi
55 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Arbroath to Portlethentaxi 43.8 mi
55 min
£100–130
Line 30 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St. Andrew's Church to Western Roadbus 30A / ...
2. Take the train from Montrose to Portlethentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
1h 42m
£18–32

Arbroath to Portlethen by train

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Distance: 45.3 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Portlethen every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Portlethen hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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