How to travel from Dover to Dundee, United Kingdom
The distance between Dover and Dundee is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dover to Dundee by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dundee → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Dundee.
- Duration7hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Dundee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dover to Dundee by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Dover and Dundee is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Dover and Dundee by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Dundee. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Dover and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, 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 Dover and Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Dover and Dundee. The distance is around 815km (507 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Dundee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 15m | £225($265) | hourly | 710km (441 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 3h 55m | £235($280) | hourly | 752km (467 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 25m | £265($310) | hourly | 772km (480 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 30m | £170($200) | hourly | 753km (468 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 35m | £255($300) | hourly | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 50m | £185($220) | hourly | 831km (517 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | £135($160) | hourly | 761km (473 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | £120($145) | hourly | 846km (525 miles) |
| Train via St Pancras International | 9h 20m | £90($105) | once a week | 859km (534 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | £140($165) | on demand | 815km (507 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dover and Dundee
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
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