The distance between Liverpool and Dundee is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Liverpool 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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Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.
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Take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Dundee.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dundee.
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Liverpool and Dundee is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Liverpool and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Dundee. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Liverpool and Dundee. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Liverpool and Dundee. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southport Duke Street, Preston City Centre Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Liverpool and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3h 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 Liverpool and Dundee. The distance is around 435km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 40m | £185($220) | hourly | 597km (371 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £135($155) | hourly | 617km (383 miles) |
Train to Stafford, plane | 4h 25m | £150($175) | hourly | 645km (401 miles) |
Train to Stafford, plane | 4h 30m | £250($295) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
Train to Stafford, plane | 5h 5m | £140($165) | hourly | 720km (447 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 35m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 452km (281 miles) |
Train via Preston | 4h 55m | £61($72) | every 4 hours | 456km (283 miles) |
Train via Preston | 5h 10m | £75($89) | 6 times a week | 456km (283 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | £43($51) | once daily | 500km (310 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £50($59) | on demand | 435km (270 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.