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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Arbroath is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Arbroath is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs £95 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Arbroath station via George Street and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Arbroath via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Leicester to Arbroath?

The distance between Leicester and Arbroath is 443 miles. The road distance is 351.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Leicester to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Arbroath bus from?

Leicester to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Arbroath train from?

Leicester to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Leicester to Arbroath is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Leicester to Arbroath bus arrive?

Leicester to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Arbroath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Arbroath is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Leicester to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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Leicester to Arbroath - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Leicester to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain
7h 32m
£149–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Overgatebus Ukn11
12h 19m
£46–74
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
11h 4m
£70–156
Drive 349.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Arbroathcar 349.4 mi
6h 40m
£86–125
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
5h 30m
£96–274
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
7h 34m
£204–287
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
5h 55m
£70–172
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
6h 21m
£74–177
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
7h 15m
£118–259
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 19m
£97–244
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton 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 54m
£131–317

Leicester to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 440.9 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Arbroath via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Arbroath station via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, Dundee station, and High Street in around 11h 4m.

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