How to travel from Portsmouth to Dundee, United Kingdom
The distance between Portsmouth and Dundee is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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.
👋 Also check out Dundee → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£235($275)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Waterloo then Edinburgh and then to Dundee.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Seagate Bus Station.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Dundee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).
The distance between Portsmouth and Dundee is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 641km (398 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Portsmouth and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Dundee. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
South Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Portsmouth and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Portsmouth and Dundee. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.
National Express, Autokar Polska, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Portsmouth and Dundee. The distance is around 794km (493 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Dundee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £235($275) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £230($270) | every 30 mins | 720km (447 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4hrs | £260($305) | hourly | 767km (476 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, plane | 4h 20m | £155($180) | hourly | 755km (469 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane | 4h 35m | £240($285) | hourly | 762km (473 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane | 4h 40m | £220($260) | hourly | 728km (452 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 30m | £120($140) | hourly | 843km (524 miles) |
| Train via London Waterloo | 9h 40m | £88($105) | once a week | 855km (532 miles) |
| Train via Bristol Temple Meads | 10h 30m | £250($300) | every 2 hours | 952km (591 miles) |
Bus | 12h 50m | £39($46) | once daily | 940km (584 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | £140($165) | on demand | 794km (493 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Dundee
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Airports near Dundee
The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Dundee
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Dundee
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Dundee