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

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There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Arbroath by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Arbroathtrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    6h 4m
    £160–250

  2. Drive  331.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Arbroathcar car 331.2 mi
    6h 13m
    £83–119

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    5h 18m
    £106–286

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    6h 35m
    £151–246

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to New Beetwell Streetbus bus Cmt
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Arbroathtrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    9h 30m
    £110–164

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    5h 44m
    £83–189

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

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 7m
    £122–300

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 9m
    £83–184

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    5. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    7h 11m
    £106–260

Derby to Arbroath by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Arbroath once daily. Tickets cost £160–250 and the journey takes 6h 4m.

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