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How to get fromBirmingham to Arbroathby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Arbroathtrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    6h 46m
    £220–320

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    9h 26m
    £50–83

  3. Drive 355.9 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Arbroathcar car 355.9 mi
    6h 11m
    £87–126

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    4h 26m
    £88–259

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    7h 21m
    £124–241

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Arbroathtrain train
    8h 52m
    £120–201

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    4h 58m
    £66–167

  8. Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train
    5h 19m
    £72–182

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    5h 57m
    £126–332

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 56m
    £121–251

Birmingham to Arbroath by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Arbroath, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Arbroath once daily. Tickets cost £220–320 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 9h 26m.

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