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How to get fromPortsmouth to Arbroathby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain train
    8h 41m
    £184–326

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus bus Ukn11
    17h 13m
    £76–140

  3. Drive 501.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Arbroathcar car 501.2 mi
    8h 49m
    £122–176

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 6m
    £120–281

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Arbroathtrain train
    11h 42m
    £302–456

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Dundeetrain train London Euston - Inverness
    11h 58m
    £167–313

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 13m
    £110–447

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 50m
    £115–355

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane LHR - DND
    5h 58m
    £127–312

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 11m
    £100–272

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 48m
    £105–250

  12. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain train
    7h 30m
    £149–380

Portsmouth to Arbroath by train, subway, and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Arbroath via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Arbroath Burnside Drive via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 17h 13m.

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