The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to London
Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to London will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
Of the 6 trains that leave Dundee for London on Thu, Dec 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct trains cover the 581 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 6 h 13 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.
Y23291
Y23303
C23780+
W28161
Y66491+
Y23297
C05943+
Y23300
Y23303
Y23291
Y66491+
Y23297
C23780+
W28161
Y66000+
Y23288Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Dundee to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 361 miles (581 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€124 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €192 Average price |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dundee to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to London trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y66000+ Y23288 | On time 8:26 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 6h13 | 2:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y23291 | On time 9:08 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 5h40 | 2:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23780+ W28161 | On time 9:33 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 6h11 | 3:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y66491+ Y23297 | On time 9:48 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 6h01 | 3:49 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C05943+ Y23300 | On time 10:14 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 6h24 | 4:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y23303 | On time 11:09 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 5h39 | 4:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to London
Trains from Dundee to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $104 (€84) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 361 miles (581 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 361 miles (581 km) |
Average train duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€84) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry from Dundee to London trainsLNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between Dundee and London from $34 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
TransPennine Express
CrossCountry
FAQs: Trains from Dundee to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dundee to London
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Queen Street by station sign
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 Station. Level access to Platforms 1 and 4 from separate entrances. Steps to Platforms 2/3. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Clapham: Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop B To Hounslow / Richmond : Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop A Buses that start / terminate at Barnes will use Queens Ride bus stand
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Lift access to platform 1 for services to London, ramped access to platform 2 for services away from London.Step free interchange via road is about 220 metres.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is at the front of the station building
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop H outside the station
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