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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
$313
Average price
$313
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Dundee will cost around $313 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $313.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nottingham for Dundee on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 24 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.


Trains from Nottingham to Dundee run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 but you can travel from only $27 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 17:47. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 6h 6m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 6m |
First train 5:09 AM |
Last train 5:47 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Dundee trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:18 AM Nottingham | 6h24 | 1:42 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Dundee Railway Station -> Dundee City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

Most Nottingham to Dundee trains use the Nottingham to Dundee station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Dundee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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: Yes.
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.
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