The distance between Glasgow and Dundee is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Glasgow to Dundee by train, bus and car. 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 Dundee.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Dundee.
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There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Dundee by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £15 ($18).
The distance between Glasgow and Dundee is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (64 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Glasgow and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Dundee is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £15 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Dundee. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Dundee with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 40m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Glasgow and Dundee. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Dundee with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Glasgow and Dundee. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Dundee. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 40m | £22($26) | hourly | 133km (82 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 45m | £14($17) | every 30 mins | 131km (81 miles) |
Bus via Halbeath, Park & Ride Arrival Bay | 3h 45m | £21($25) | hourly | 151km (94 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £15($18) | on demand | 130km (81 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.