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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$19
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$34
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
1 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 08
24
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Glasgow will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 24 trains from Dundee to Glasgow, including 23 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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L88044Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Glasgow:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Glasgow costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $114 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $86 (€70). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L88024 | 6:48 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h40 | 8:28 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88026 | 7:12 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h34 | 8:46 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87062 · L87816 | 7:15 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 2h01 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L88027 | 7:52 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h29 | 9:21 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88029 | 8:15 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h39 | 9:54 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88032 | 8:50 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h25 | 10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88033 | 9:15 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h38 | 10:53 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88036 | 9:59 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h21 | 11:20 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88038 | 10:18 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h35 | 11:53 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88040 | 10:55 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h26 | 12:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14789 | 11:15 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h46 | 1:01 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88044 | 11:58 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h23 | 1:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88045 | 12:15 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h34 | 1:49 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14791 | 12:53 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h22 | 2:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14793 | 1:12 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h42 | 2:54 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88050 | 1:59 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h22 | 3:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14796 | 2:14 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h40 | 3:54 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88054 | 2:56 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h23 | 4:19 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88055 | 3:15 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h41 | 4:56 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88057 | 3:52 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h26 | 5:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88060 | 4:17 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h41 | 5:58 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14797 | 4:47 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h37 | 6:24 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14800 | 5:07 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h45 | 6:52 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14801 | 5:48 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h25 | 7:13 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dundee to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.
Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.
Lively green space beside the university, popular for museums, picnics, and riverside walks through one of Glasgow's prettiest parks.
Historic civic square framed by monuments and grand buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and classic views of central Glasgow.
Bustling shopping street mixing Victorian facades with modern retail, useful for people-watching and understanding the city's commercial core.
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Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A staple in Glasgow homes and pubs, especially comforting in cold weather.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is a classic west coast Scottish dish with deep local roots.
Elegant fine dining by chef Cail Bruich, known for modern Scottish tasting menus and polished service in a calm, refined setting.
A long-established Glasgow institution serving fresh Scottish seafood and shellfish in a lively, classic city brasserie atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining with a strong whisky focus, offering haggis, fish, and Scottish comfort food in a historic central Glasgow setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dundee to Glasgow trains use the Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Dundee and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dundee: Parking, WC.
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Broughty Ferry is 5 km from Dundee city centre. Public transport options include:
Broughty Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Broughty Ferry.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Parking.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Broughty Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Paisley St James is 2 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Paisley St James has practical services for this route, including Parking, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paisley St James: Parking.
Available at Paisley St James: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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