How to travel from London to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Dundee is around 629km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from London to Dundee by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Dundee.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Seagate Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance730km (454 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Dundee

There are several options for getting from London to Dundee by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between London and Dundee is around 629km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from London and Dundee by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Dundee. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between London and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 London and Dundee. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between London and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Dundee. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 London and Dundee. The distance is around 730km (454 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

How do I get from London to Dundee

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Dundee

Transport options from London to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3hrs
£165($195)
hourly640km (398 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train3h 5m
£180($210)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane3h 25m
£120($145)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train3h 30m
£110($135)
hourly656km (408 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
£125($150)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train3h 45m
£200($235)
hourly725km (450 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
£79($95)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train via Sheffield7h 25m
£210($250)
once daily784km (487 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
£33($39)
once daily820km (509 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
£83($100)
on demand730km (454 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between London and Dundee

Train operators

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