The distance between Dundee and Manchester is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dundee to Manchester 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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Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN).
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Manchester Oxford Road.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Shudehill Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Dundee to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between Dundee and Manchester is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Dundee and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Manchester. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dundee and Manchester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Dundee and Manchester. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Dundee and Manchester. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dundee and Manchester. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Aberdeen, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 5m | £120($140) | hourly | 566km (352 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £78($90) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | £130($150) | twice daily | 715km (445 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 30m | £145($170) | hourly | 635km (395 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | £45($53) | every 4 hours | 445km (276 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £37($44) | twice daily | 493km (306 miles) |
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h 10m | £25($30) | once daily | 526km (327 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £49($58) | on demand | 431km (268 miles) |
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The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.