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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Arbroath to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Arbroath
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Arbroath in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Arbroath, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
How to Get to Arbroath
Plane
Although Arbroath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 75 km from Arbroath. The shortest flight to Arbroath from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 17h 20m.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by Cross Country. The train station in Arbroath is called Arbroath, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Arbroath is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Arbroath. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arbroath, including FlixBus, Megabus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 153 km and will cost you around $4. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 169 km.
Airlines serving Arbroath
Where to stay in Arbroath
Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Arbroath
Most booked hotels in Arbroath
Renting a car in Arbroath
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Arbroath (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Arbroath is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.