The distance between Perth and Dundee is around 33km (20 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 25min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth to Dundee by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Dundee.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Seagate Bus Station.
Scottish Citylink
+ 3 othersTake a taxi to Dundee.
Thistle Taxis
+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Perth to Dundee by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 25min.
The distance between Perth and Dundee is around 33km (20 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 29km (18 miles)
It takes around 25min to get from Perth and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 25min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Dundee is to take the train which takes around 25min and will set you back approx £6 ($7).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Dundee. It typically takes around 25min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Perth and Dundee with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 25min.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Perth and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 25min, 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 Perth and Dundee. It typically takes around 30min and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perth and Dundee with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 30min.
Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Perth and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 25min.
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 Perth and Dundee. The distance is around 35km (22 miles) by road and it will take around 25min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 25min and will usually cost around £6 ($7).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 25min | £6($7) | hourly | 33km (20 miles) |
Bus | 30min | £8($9) | every 30 mins | 36km (22 miles) |
Taxi | 25min | £51($60) | on demand | 35km (22 miles) |
Drive | 25min | £4($5) | on demand | 35km (22 miles) |
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Stagecoach East Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Xplore Dundee
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.