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
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.
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, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Arbroath departs from London and takes around 23h 35m.
Train
LNER 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arbroath, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 113 miles and will cost you around £20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Arbroath
Where to stay in Arbroath
Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Arbroath
Most booked hotels in Arbroath
Hiring a car in Arbroath
Hiring a car in Arbroath costs £59 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations 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 £23.75. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Arbroath, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.