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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Arbroath is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Arbroath is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Arbroath via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Arbroath?

The distance between Blackpool and Arbroath is 284 miles. The road distance is 255.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Arbroath without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 49m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Blackpool to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Arbroath bus from?

Blackpool to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Arbroath train from?

Blackpool to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Arbroath is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 49m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Blackpool to Arbroath bus arrive?

Blackpool to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Blackpool to Arbroath train arrive?

Blackpool to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Arbroath is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Blackpool to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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Blackpool to Arbroath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 49m
£89–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
8h 52m
£33–53
Drive 254.3 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Arbroathcar 254.3 mi
4h 42m
£63–91
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
5h 56m
£113–286
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 59m
£86–149
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
8h 1m
£107–263

Blackpool to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 282.3 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Arbroath via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 8h 52m.

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