The distance between Dumfries and Dundee is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dumfries to Dundee by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Carlisle then Haymarket and then to Dundee.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dundee City Centre station.
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There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Dundee by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).
The distance between Dumfries and Dundee is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dumfries and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Dundee is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Dundee. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle and Haymarket. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Dumfries and Dundee. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Dundee. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Dumfries and Dundee. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Haymarket and then to Dundee. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dumfries and Dundee. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £65($77) | every 2 hours | 305km (189 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £10($12) | every 3 hours | 271km (168 miles) |
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h 55m | £24($28) | every 20 mins | 245km (152 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £36($43) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
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Stagecoach East Scotland
The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.