How to travel from Barnstaple to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Dundee is around 741km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Exeter St Davids, plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Dundee.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Seagate Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance823km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Dundee

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).

The distance between Barnstaple and Dundee is around 741km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (374 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Barnstaple and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £290 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Dundee. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Dundee. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Dundee. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Megabus UK and East Coast Buses run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Dundee. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Dundee. The distance is around 823km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around £255 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Dundee

Transport options from Barnstaple to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
£290($345)
5 times a week741km (461 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£170($200)
every 2 hours793km (493 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane5h 20m
£335($395)
every 2 hours967km (601 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane5h 40m
£160($190)
every 2 hours854km (531 miles)
Train
10h 10m
£255($300)
once daily968km (602 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
£57($67)
twice a week928km (577 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£145($170)
on demand823km (511 miles)

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Airports near Dundee

The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Dundee
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Dundee
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Dundee