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Visit Broughty Castle Museum car-free
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It’s easy to visit Broughty Castle Museum car-free.
Broughty Ferry is at the edge of Dundee, 5 minutes away by train or 20 minutes by bus.
It’s a 10-minute walk from Broughty Ferry train station and bus stops.
Trains run to Broughty Ferry from: Perth (30 mins), Aberdeen (60 mins) and Stirling (65 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
Discount: Request a free copy of one of three publications:
- – The People’s Museum: The McManus at 150
- – Consider the Lilies: Scottish Painting 1919-1980 from the collection of the City of Dundee
- – Glorious Victory – Admiral Duncan and the Battle of Camperdown.
Free copies are available on a first come, first served basis as long as stocks last. Show a valid train ticket, bus ticket or bike helmet when you request your copy.
When you travel by train to Dundee, a Dundee PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited travel around the city, including as far as Broughty Castle Museum.
For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
Kids’ activities can be downloaded from Scotrail for your journey. Broughty Castle is beside an award-winning playground.
Cycle path National Route 1 brings you off-road from Dundee and Arbroath. Plan your cycle route here to the bike racks.
Find out about bike hire or walking and cycle routes in Dundee, such as the Green Circular to Broughty Castle Museum.
Taxis wait at Dundee train station. You could book ahead with Tay – 01382 450450. At Broughty Ferry train station it is necessary to book ahead.
Find accessibility information for Broughty Castle Museum and buses and trains. Broughty Ferry train station has step-free access.
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Getting to Broughty Castle Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to Broughty Castle Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Broughty Ferry from:
- East Coast: Aberdeen (60 mins), Arbroath (15 mins), Dundee (5 mins), Montrose (30 mins), Stonehaven (55 mins).
- Perth (30 mins).
- Via the Strathallen Line: Gleneagles (45 mins), Stirling (65 mins), Dunblane (60 mins)
- Glasgow (95 mins).
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It’s then about a 10-minute walk toward the sea (not up-hill) along Gray Street. Turn Left onto the Promenade – you will see the castle.
By bus from Dundee
Bus 5 and bus 73 stop nearby. Buses leave from Dock Street shelters and Seagate shelters in the city-centre frequently. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Jump off near the train station.
Bus 10 also runs from the North and West end of Dundee.
Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are. Ask the driver for help and track the route with your phone.
It’s then about a 10-minute walk past the train station on a cobbled, sloping road and level-crossing. Head toward the sea along Gray Street. Turn Left onto the Promenade – you will see the castle.
By bus from Arbroath
Bus 73 stops nearby. Buses leave from Arbroath bus station regularly (less on Sundays). The journey takes about 55 minutes. Jump off before the train station. It’s then about a 5-minute walk.
Bus 72 stops further away. Buses leave from Arbroath bus station frequently (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 25 minutes. Jump off at Forthill Road on the edge of Broughty Ferry. It’s then about a 25-minute walk.
Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are. Ask the driver for help and track the route with your phone.
About Broughty Castle Museum
Broughty Castle sits imposingly at the mouth of the River Tay. Built in 1496 on a rocky promontory, it has faced many sieges and battles. Today, Broughty Castle Museum houses fascinating displays on local history, wildlife and art.
The Castle has magnificent views over the river, and is only minutes away from Broughty Ferry beach and esplanade. It's a 'must-see' attraction if you're visiting Broughty Ferry, and offers something for everyone, with a changing programme of events, activities and displays.
For any queries about visiting contact Broughty Castle Museum on 01382 436916 or [email protected]
Address: Broughty Castle, Museum Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2TF. Visit Website