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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€46 Average price Cheapest | €173 Average price |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Dundee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dundee:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dundee costing on average $81 (€64).
A bus is $89 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Dundee costing on average $120 (€96).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Dundee as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Dundee, Seagate Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country to go to Dundee by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Dundee by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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