How to travel from Hull to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Dundee is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hull to Dundee 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to York then Edinburgh and then to Dundee.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dundee City Centre station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Dundee

There are several options for getting from Hull to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £325 ($385).

The distance between Hull and Dundee is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (215 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Hull and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £325 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Dundee. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Northern Rail, LNER, CrossCountry and First ScotRail Service run train services between Hull and Dundee. Trains depart hourly 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 Hull and Dundee. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Megabus UK and Ember run regular bus services between Hull and Dundee. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hull and Dundee. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Hull to Dundee

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Dundee

Transport options from Hull to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 10m
£325($385)
hourly576km (358 miles)
Train
4h 55m
£63($75)
hourly497km (309 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
£23($27)
twice a week562km (349 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£84($100)
on demand481km (299 miles)

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Airports near Dundee

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

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Dundee
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Dundee
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Dundee