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.
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.
👋 Also check out Stoke on Trent → Dundee if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Crewe.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Stoke-on-Trent.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Aberdeen, plane + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £105($125) | hourly | 626km (389 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £120($145) | hourly | 575km (357 miles) |
Train to Aberdeen, plane | 4h 10m | £245($290) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 30m | £115($140) | hourly | 650km (404 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 55m | £155($185) | hourly | 779km (484 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £100($120) | twice daily | 776km (482 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 501km (311 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 5h 20m | £61($72) | every 4 hours | 510km (317 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | £42($50) | twice daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £84($100) | on demand | 482km (299 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.