There are 12 ways to get from Oxford 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- Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
8h 28m£159–265Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
12h 41m£80–128Drive 423.5 mi
- Drive from Oxford to Arbroathcar 423.5 mi
7h 31m£106–153Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
5h 19m£114–293Train
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
8h 58m£212–326Train #2
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
10h 10m£113–169Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
5h 35m£119–425Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
5h 45m£91–196Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 6m£133–383Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
5h 16m£143–357Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 44m£109–267Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
7h 9m£120–267
Oxford to Arbroath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Arbroath is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Arbroath is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs £140 - £360.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Arbroath via Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Oxford and Arbroath is 439 miles. The road distance is 426 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Arbroath without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 28m and costs £150 - £270.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Oxford to Arbroath, including transfers.
Oxford to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Arbroath is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 28m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 12h 41m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Arbroath, Scotland?
You can take a train from Oxford to Arbroath via Stafford and Haymarket in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 12h 41m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £220–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–260
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £180–280
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Oxford to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Oxford to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Arbroath is 426 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Oxford to Arbroath.
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