How to travel from Liverpool to Dundee, United Kingdom

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.

10 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Dundee.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dundee.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance435km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Dundee

Transport options from Liverpool to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 40m
£185($220)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
£135($155)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Train to Stafford, plane4h 25m
£150($175)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train to Stafford, plane4h 30m
£250($295)
hourly806km (501 miles)
Train to Stafford, plane5h 5m
£140($165)
hourly720km (447 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
£115($135)
every 4 hours452km (281 miles)
Train via Preston4h 55m
£61($72)
every 4 hours456km (283 miles)
Train via Preston5h 10m
£75($89)
6 times a week456km (283 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
£43($51)
once daily500km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£50($59)
on demand435km (270 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