How to travel from Perth to Dundee, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration25min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Bus

Take the bus to Seagate Bus Station.

  • Duration30min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Dundee.

  • Duration25min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Thistle Taxis

+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration25min
  • Distance35km (22 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Dundee

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Perth to Dundee

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Dundee

Transport options from Perth to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
25min
£6($7)
hourly33km (20 miles)
Bus
30min
£8($9)
every 30 mins36km (22 miles)
Taxi
25min
£51($60)
on demand35km (22 miles)
Drive
25min
£4($5)
on demand35km (22 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