How to travel from Dundee to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Liverpool is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dundee to Liverpool 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 and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance435km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Liverpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).

The distance between Dundee and Liverpool is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Dundee and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Liverpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Liverpool. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Preston. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Dundee and Liverpool. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Dundee and Liverpool. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Preston Coach Station and Southport Wellington Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dundee and Liverpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Dundee and Liverpool. The distance is around 435km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Liverpool

Transport options from Dundee to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
£95($115)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 15m
£135($155)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 40m
£100($120)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
£61($72)
every 4 hours452km (281 miles)
Train via Preston5h 50m
£62($73)
once a week456km (283 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
£44($52)
twice daily500km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£50($59)
on demand435km (270 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool