The cheapest and fastest trains from Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Broughty Ferry (BYF) for Arbroath station (ARB) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 20 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:52 Broughty Ferry (BYF) | 0h16 | 06:08 Arbroath station (ARB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:28 Broughty Ferry (BYF) | 0h30 | 06:58 Arbroath station (ARB) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:33 Broughty Ferry (BYF) | 0h14 | 06:47 Arbroath station (ARB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:12 Broughty Ferry (BYF) | 0h18 | 07:30 Arbroath station (ARB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 Broughty Ferry (BYF) | 0h11 | 07:41 Arbroath station (ARB) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB)
Trains from Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 12:11. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 14m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 06:33 |
Last train 12:11 |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Broughty Ferry (BYF) and Arbroath station (ARB) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Broughty Ferry (BYF) to Arbroath station (ARB) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Arbroath station (ARB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Broughty Ferry (BYF) and Arbroath station (ARB)
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Queen Street by station sign
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the station entrance, Keptie Street
