What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Arbroath?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Arbroath is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Arbroath?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Arbroath is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens 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 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Arbroath via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from St Helens to Arbroath?

The distance between St Helens and Arbroath is 290 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Arbroath without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £200.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Arbroath?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from St Helens to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Arbroath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the St Helens to Arbroath train from?

St Helens to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Arbroath?

The best way to get from St Helens to Arbroath is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the St Helens to Arbroath bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Helens to Arbroath train arrive?

St Helens to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Arbroath is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from St Helens to Arbroath.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Arbroath?

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
6h 4m
£91–196
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
9h 1m
£42–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Dundee stationbus Ember
7h 53m
£87–139
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Arbroathcar 275.7 mi
4h 54m
£68–98
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
5h 15m
£102–273
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
7h
£90–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
7h 28m
£123–328

St Helens to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 288.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Arbroath via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lea Green to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 9h 1m.

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