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

When to visit Arbroath

Arbroath in December
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arbroath in December
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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. The shortest flight to Arbroath from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 17h 20m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Arbroath to London takes 6h 12m and costs around $129 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $147 for a 8h 17m trip. The train station in Arbroath is called Arbroath, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Arbroath is to pick up a car rental 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 London, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 612 miles and will cost you around $35. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 710 miles.

Plane

Although Arbroath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 46 miles from Arbroath. The shortest flight to Arbroath from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 17h 20m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Arbroath to London takes 6h 12m and costs around $129 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $147 for a 8h 17m trip. The train station in Arbroath is called Arbroath, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Arbroath is to pick up a car rental 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 London, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 612 miles and will cost you around $35. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 710 miles.

Airports near Arbroath

Airlines serving Arbroath

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arbroath

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arbroath

Most booked hotels in Arbroath

The Old Brewhouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 882 reviews)
$127+
The Townhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1071 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Arbroath

Renting a car in Arbroath costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arbroath, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Arbroath costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arbroath, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.