Glasgow to Arbroath by train

From Glasgow to Arbroath by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Glasgow to Arbroath by train. With 42 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Glasgow and Arbroath

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: £42.33

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train schedule for travel between Glasgow and Arbroath

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 42 trains make this journey of 129 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Glasgow is at 05:53 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:42.

During the weekend, 05:56 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:45 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 6 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Arbroath?

This journey covers a total of 129 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Glasgow and Arbroath

Tickets for travel between Glasgow and Arbroath can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Additional information on train travel from Glasgow to Arbroath

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Arbroath city guide to start planning your getaway.