The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Dundee
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Dundee will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Dundee without transferring at least once.
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Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
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Y23476Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€101 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Dundee train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Dundee trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C25998+ Y23476 | On time 6:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 5h45 | 11:45 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1 transfer | |
C26822+ Y66477 | On time 6:26 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h59 | 11:25 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1 transfer | |
G55451+ W09858+ Y23476 | On time 6:48 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h57 | 11:45 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 2 transfers | |
C26865+ P00135+ Y65946 | On time 7:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 5h22 | 12:37 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 2 transfers | |
C27297+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ Y66548 | On time 7:25 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 5h20 | 12:45 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 2 transfers | |
C27031 · C27275+ C23647+ Y65950 | On time 7:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 6h08 | 1:38 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 3 transfers | |
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Why should you book Manchester to Dundee trains with Omio?
TransPennine Express as well as LNER, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry offer trains services from Manchester to Dundee. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester to Dundee.
Why book with Omio vs TransPennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for TransPennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Dundee.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare TransPennine Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester to Dundee.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While TransPennine Express tickets can be bought on TransPennine Express's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of LNER, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry to help you choose the right option for your journey from Manchester to Dundee.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester to Dundee.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Dundee
Trains from Manchester to Dundee run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:52, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 02:52 |
Last train 21:49 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Dundee trainsTransPennine Express, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and Dundee from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Dundee
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Dundee 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 Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Dundee
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Wilmslow Road.
- The Didsbury
- The Gateway
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Travelodge Manchester Didsbury
- Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury
- Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel
- Located near the ticket office
- Free
- Hall 1: entrance and ticket office
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Tram: Metrolink East Didsbury Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 42, 142, 50
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- 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
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