The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Dundee
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
7
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 $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 7 trains that leave Manchester for Dundee on Tue, Jun 09, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 5 h 48 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.
8:56 AM4h42Manchester1:38 PMDundee$751One-way0 transfers
8:24 AM4h58Manchester1:22 PMDundee$1311One-way0 transfers
7:56 AM4h42Manchester12:38 PMDundee$1321One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM6h48Manchester3:48 PMDundee$1361One-way0 transfers
9:15 AM5h33Manchester2:48 PMDundee$1411One-way0 transfers
8:56 AM4h42Manchester1:38 PMDundee$751One-way0 transfers
7:56 AM4h42Manchester12:38 PMDundee$1321One-way0 transfers
8:24 AM4h58Manchester1:22 PMDundee$1311One-way0 transfers
9:15 AM5h33Manchester2:48 PMDundee$1411One-way0 transfers
8:35 AM5h48Manchester2:23 PMDundee$1461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Manchester to Dundee:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dundee costing on average $116 (€94).
A bus is $209 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dundee costing on average $258 (€210).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
The journey is about 6m faster (4h 52m by train vs 4h 58m by car) and roughly $24 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($116 (€94) vs $140 (€114)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Dundee train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Dundee trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:48 AM Manchester | 4h58 | 11:46 AM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:24 AM Manchester | 4h58 | 12:22 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:24 AM Manchester | 4h58 | 1:22 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Manchester | 6h48 | 3:48 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Manchester | 5h40 | 3:40 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:08 AM Manchester | 5h31 | 4:39 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:02 PM Manchester | 5h42 | 10:44 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Dundee
Trains from Manchester to Dundee run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, 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 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Dundee trainsTranspennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Dundee from $22 (€18). 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 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- 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
- 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
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