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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Arbroath is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Arbroath is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Sugarhouse Wynd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Arbroath via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Greenock to Arbroath?

The distance between Greenock and Arbroath is 123 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Greenock to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Arbroath bus from?

Greenock to Arbroath bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Arbroath train from?

Greenock to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Greenock to Arbroath is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Greenock to Arbroath bus arrive?

Greenock to Arbroath bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Arbroath train arrive?

Greenock to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Arbroath is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Greenock to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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Greenock to Arbroath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 72 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Greenock to Arbroath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
3h 16m
£44–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
4h 18m
£20–28
Bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sugarhouse Wynd to Bus Stationbus 72 / ...
3h 59m
£21–41
Drive 115.3 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Arbroathcar 115.3 mi
2h 20m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
3h 36m
£40–70

Greenock to Arbroath by train and foot

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 122.6 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Greenock West to Arbroath via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Sugarhouse Wynd in around 3h 59m.

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