How to travel from Derby to Dundee, United Kingdom
The distance between Derby and Dundee is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Derby 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.
👋 Also check out Dundee → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Dundee.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£170($200)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Sheffield then take the bus to Edinburgh and then to Dundee City Centre Bus Station.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Dundee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Derby to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Derby and Dundee is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Derby and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Dundee. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Dundee with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 50m.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Derby and Dundee. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Derby and Dundee. The distance is around 537km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Dundee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | £125($150) | hourly | 570km (354 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 3h 50m | £230($270) | hourly | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to Leicester, plane | 4h 25m | £160($190) | hourly | 742km (461 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 4h 25m | £150($180) | hourly | 692km (430 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 25m | £115($140) | hourly | 645km (401 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £170($200) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 5h 50m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 578km (359 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 30m | £46($54) | once daily | 547km (340 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £62($73) | on demand | 537km (334 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Dundee
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Stagecoach East Scotland
Airports near Dundee
The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Dundee
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Dundee
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Dundee