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Compare bus, train, and flight for Birmingham to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a train costs an average of $210.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Birmingham to Dundee:
A bus is $14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Dundee costing on average $88.
A bus is $136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dundee costing on average $210.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
You'll arrive about 4h 59m sooner (1h 5m by flight vs 6h 4m by car) and save roughly $91 compared to fuel and tolls ($88 vs $179). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Dundee
How to get from Birmingham to Dundee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Dundee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM11h40Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:55 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM11h40Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:55 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U24329:45 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport10:50 PMGlasgow International Airport$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
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K669391:34 PM5h57Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:31 PMDundee station (DEE)$1251One-way2 transfers- W33217+
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W8518411:07 AM5h52Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:59 PMDundee station (DEE)$2271One-way2 transfers - W33375+K669392:07 PM5h24Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:31 PMDundee station (DEE)$2831One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM11h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway12:40 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM9h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:40 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$721One-way1 transfer
- U24286:15 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport7:20 PMGlasgow International Airport$891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dundee:
A bus is $14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Dundee costing on average $88.
A bus is $136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dundee costing on average $210.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Dundee as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dundee by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Dundee by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Dundee by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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