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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Arbroath is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Arbroath is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs £140 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Bus Station, London Victoria and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Arbroath via King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Dover to Arbroath?

The distance between Dover and Arbroath is 545 miles. The road distance is 517.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Arbroath without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 47m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Dover to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Arbroath bus from?

Dover to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Arbroath train from?

Dover to Arbroath train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Dover to Arbroath is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 47m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 18h.

Where does the Dover to Arbroath bus arrive?

Dover to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Arbroath train arrive?

Dover to Arbroath train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Arbroath is 518 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Dover to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 253+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Dover to Arbroath - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Dover to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain
7h 47m
£187–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
18h
£67–108
Drive 514.8 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Arbroathcar 514.8 mi
9h 16m
£129–186
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 11m
£149–408
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
8h 13m
£190–290
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Arbroathtrain
10h 7m
£265–410
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h 27m
£131–402
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 58m
£145–370
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 45m
£104–254
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
6h 41m
£147–438
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 55m
£126–271
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h 24m
£117–283

Dover to Arbroath by train

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 542 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Arbroath via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 18h.

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