How to travel from Penzance to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Dundee is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance to Dundee by train, plane, 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 Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £285($340)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Dundee.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cardiff Central then Crewe and then to Edinburgh then take the bus to Dundee City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £290($340)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance975km (606 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Dundee

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Dundee by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £195 ($235) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).

The distance between Penzance and Dundee is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (451 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Penzance and Dundee by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £195 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Dundee. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Penzance and Dundee. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 13h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Penzance and Dundee. The distance is around 975km (606 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £350 ($415).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Dundee

Transport options from Penzance to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 15m
£285($340)
twice daily773km (480 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
£350($415)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane6h 35m
£325($385)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane6h 55m
£210($250)
every 2 hours939km (584 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane7h 30m
£195($235)
every 2 hours1,001km (622 miles)
Train
13h 10m
£295($350)
6 times a week1,119km (695 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 25m
£290($340)
every 4 hours1,113km (691 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
£170($200)
on demand975km (606 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