How to travel from Dumfries to Dundee, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out DundeeDumfries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then Haymarket and then to Dundee.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dundee City Centre station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Dundee

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Dundee

Transport options from Dumfries to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£65($77)
every 2 hours305km (189 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
£10($12)
every 3 hours271km (168 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station5h 55m
£24($28)
every 20 mins245km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£36($43)
on demand206km (128 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