How to get from Aberdeen City to Arbroath by bus and train?

From Aberdeen City to Arbroath by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen City to Arbroath in Scotland, take the 59 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to Guild Street, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Arbroath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Arbroath
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Torry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006461
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arbroath
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arbroath
    Walk to
    Arbroath
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aberdeen City to Arbroath by bus and train via 11A and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeen City to Arbroath in Scotland, take the 11A bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Arbroath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11A11A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Arbroath
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    Craigiebuckler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arbroath
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arbroath
    Walk to
    Arbroath
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen City to Arbroath

The distance between Aberdeen City, Scotland and Arbroath, Scotland is approximately 95.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen City to Arbroath by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Howes Road, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Howes Road, Northfield
  • Davidson Drive, Northfield
  • Springhill Road, Northfield

Public transport stations close to Arbroath, Scotland

Arbroath is located at Arbroath, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath.

Train stations close to Arbroath:

  • Arbroath

Bus stations close to Arbroath:

  • Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath
  • Bus Station, Arbroath
  • Access Office, Arbroath

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aberdeen City to Arbroath by bus and train via 11A and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeen City to Arbroath in Scotland, take the 11A bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Arbroath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11A11A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Arbroath
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    Craigiebuckler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arbroath
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arbroath
    Walk to
    Arbroath
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen City to Arbroath?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen City to Arbroath?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 11A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen City and Arbroath in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeen City to Arbroath in Scotland?

    The 59 bus line goes from Howes Road, Northfield station near Aberdeen City to Torry station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Torry station near Arbroath in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen City to Arbroath in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen City and Arbroath in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeen City to get to Arbroath in Scotland?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Howes Road, Northfield stop near Aberdeen City in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeen City and Arbroath in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Torry station, which is closest to Arbroath in Scotland.

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