How to travel from Southampton to Dundee, United Kingdom
The distance between Southampton and Dundee is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Southampton 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.
👋 Also check out Dundee → Southampton if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Waterloo then Edinburgh and then to Dundee.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Edinburgh and then to Seagate Bus Station.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£31($37)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Dundee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Dundee by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Southampton and Dundee is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (389 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Southampton and Dundee by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Dundee. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton 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 20m.
South Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southampton and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Southampton and Dundee. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Southampton and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 2h 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 Southampton and Dundee. The distance is around 771km (479 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £220 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Dundee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 55m | £220($260) | hourly | 666km (414 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 3h 30m | £245($285) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £240($285) | hourly | 729km (453 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 4h 20m | £235($275) | every 3 hours | 777km (483 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, plane | 4h 40m | £160($190) | hourly | 820km (509 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 40m | £145($170) | hourly | 733km (455 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 20m | £125($145) | hourly | 852km (530 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 9hrs | £265($315) | every 3 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
Bus | 12h 10m | £31($37) | once daily | 821km (510 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | £88($105) | on demand | 771km (479 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southampton and Dundee
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Elizabeth Line
LNER
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