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The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum
Major civic museum and gallery with Dundee history, natural science, and fine art in a landmark Gothic Revival building.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
15 h 25 m
Average duration
15 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
602 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Guildford to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Guildford to Dundee without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Dundee:
A flight is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Dundee costing on average $171.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Bus takes on average 14h 57m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator First Berkshire & The Thames Valley | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Berkshire & The Thames Valley | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 15h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Berkshire & The Thames Valley | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 14h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Berkshire & The Thames Valley | Departure Time 07:33PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 14h22 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Berkshire & The Thames Valley | Departure Time 07:34PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 14h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Dundee buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 PM Guildford | 15h25 | 9:55 AM Dundee | 2 transfers | |
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Take a bus from Guildford to Dundee and enjoy the approximately 374 miles (602 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 18:30, the last at 19:34. The fastest bus covers the 374 miles (602 km) distance in 14h 21m.
Distance 374 miles (602 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 57m |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 21m |
First bus 6:30 PM |
Last bus 7:34 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost less than Edinburgh, while meals, coffee, and local buses stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Restaurants often add no service charge; tip about 10% for good service. Round up taxi fares if helpful. Tipping in cafes is optional, often just small change.
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