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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Arbroath deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Arbroath

Arbroath in March
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arbroath in March
Estimated hotel price
£60
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, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Arbroath departs from London and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by Scotrail. 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 Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Arbroath using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 415 miles and will cost you around £54. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 565 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, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Arbroath departs from London and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by Scotrail. 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 Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Arbroath using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 415 miles and will cost you around £54. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 565 miles.

Airports near Arbroath

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Arbroath

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arbroath

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arbroath

Most booked hotels in Arbroath

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Brucefield Boutique B&B
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Kescoweth
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Old Brewhouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Townhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Lunan House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Arbroath

Hiring a car in Arbroath costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 123% cheaper than airport locations in Arbroath.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Arbroath is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Arbroath costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 123% cheaper than airport locations in Arbroath.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Arbroath is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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