How to travel from Dundee to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Stoke on Trent is around 482km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dundee to Stoke on Trent 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 to Aberdeen, plane

Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Crewe.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance482km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 7h 50m. 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 £105 ($125).

The distance between Dundee and Stoke on Trent is around 482km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Dundee and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Stoke on Trent is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Crewe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Dundee and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 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 Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dundee and Stoke on Trent. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 50m 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 Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 482km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Dundee to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aberdeen, plane + 5 similar
3h 35m
£105($125)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
£120($145)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 10m
£245($290)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 30m
£115($140)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 55m
£155($185)
hourly779km (484 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
£100($120)
twice daily776km (482 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
£120($145)
every 2 hours501km (311 miles)
Train via Edinburgh5h 20m
£61($72)
every 4 hours510km (317 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£42($50)
twice daily565km (351 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£84($100)
on demand482km (299 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent