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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Arbroath is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Arbroath is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Manchester to Arbroath?

The distance between Manchester and Arbroath is 298 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Arbroath without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Manchester to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Arbroath bus from?

Manchester to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Arbroath train from?

Manchester to Arbroath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Manchester to Arbroath is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Manchester to Arbroath bus arrive?

Manchester to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Arbroath train arrive?

Manchester to Arbroath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Arbroath is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Manchester to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 253+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Manchester to Arbroath - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 28m
£83–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
7h 24m
£38–57
Drive 281.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Arbroathcar 281.3 mi
5h 3m
£70–102
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
4h 27m
£94–248
Train
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 26m
£69–105
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 58m
£83–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h 6m
£117–310
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 32m
£94–213
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
6h 57m
£94–208

Manchester to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 296.1 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 7h 24m.

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