Arbroath travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arbroath

With a population of 22,291, Arbroath is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Arbroath to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Arbroath

Arbroath in September
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arbroath in September
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Arbroath in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 84 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Arbroath, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.

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How to Get to Arbroath

Plane

Although Arbroath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 46 miles from Arbroath. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Arbroath departs from London and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

Scotrail is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by LNER. The train journey from Arbroath to Inverness takes 3h 30m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £60 for a 5h 37m trip. The train station in Arbroath is called Arbroath, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Arbroath is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 48 miles from Arbroath. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arbroath, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 80 miles and will cost you around £6. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 100 miles.

Plane

Although Arbroath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 46 miles from Arbroath. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Arbroath departs from London and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

Scotrail is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by LNER. The train journey from Arbroath to Inverness takes 3h 30m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £60 for a 5h 37m trip. The train station in Arbroath is called Arbroath, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Arbroath is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 48 miles from Arbroath. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arbroath, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 80 miles and will cost you around £6. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near Arbroath

Airlines serving Arbroath

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arbroath

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arbroath

Most booked hotels in Arbroath

Brucefield Boutique B&B
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
£144+
Kescoweth
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
The Old Brewhouse
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
The Townhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Lunan Bay Stays
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
Arbroath Angus Lodge
1 star
Good (6, Good reviews)
£49+

Hiring a car in Arbroath

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Arbroath (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Arbroath (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74.