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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Arbroath is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Arbroath is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs £85 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Millennium Point and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Arbroath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Arbroath. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Arbroath?

The distance between Birmingham and Arbroath is 419 miles. The road distance is 357.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £180 - £280.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Arbroath takes 6h 46m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Arbroath bus from?

Birmingham to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Arbroath train from?

Birmingham to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Arbroath is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Birmingham to Arbroath bus arrive?

Birmingham to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Arbroath train arrive?

Birmingham to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Arbroath station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Arbroath is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Birmingham to Arbroath.

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

Book your Birmingham to Arbroath train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 251+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Birmingham to Arbroath - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
6h 46m
£180–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
9h 31m
£48–74
Drive 355.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Arbroathcar 355.5 mi
6h 12m
£88–127
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
4h 28m
£88–268
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
7h 14m
£123–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
9h 21m
£115–174
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
5h 2m
£65–161
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
5h 19m
£64–156
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h
£122–301
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 59m
£107–231

Birmingham to Arbroath by train

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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 £180–280 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Point to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 9h 31m.

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