How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Dundee is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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.

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Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Dundee.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dundee City Centre station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance482km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Dundee

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Dundee is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Stoke on Trent and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Dundee. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Haymarket. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Stoke on Trent and Dundee. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Dundee. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus, Megabus UK and Ember run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Dundee. The distance is around 482km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Dundee

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
£100($120)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
£120($145)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane4hrs
£245($290)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane4h 35m
£115($140)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
£120($145)
every 2 hours501km (311 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 25m
£61($72)
every 3 hours510km (317 miles)
Train to Dundee5h 50m
£50($59)
once a week505km (314 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£21($25)
once daily570km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
£84($100)
on demand482km (300 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Stoke on Trent and Dundee

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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