How to travel from Dundee to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Middlesbrough is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dundee to Middlesbrough 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 Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Dundee and Middlesbrough is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Dundee and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Middlesbrough is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Dundee and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach East Scotland and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dundee and Middlesbrough. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Dundee to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
£250($295)
once daily463km (288 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£48($57)
hourly372km (231 miles)
Train via Edinburgh4h 15m
£54($64)
hourly365km (227 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
£39($46)
once daily353km (219 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£57($68)
on demand330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough