How to travel from Dundee to Aberdeen

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Compare train and bus for Dundee to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 57 miles (93 km)

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1h 44m

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1h 52m

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1h 22m

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from Dundee to Aberdeen

How to get from Dundee to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dundee to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:05PM1h20
Dundee
04:25PMAberdeen
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:05PM1h20
Dundee
04:25PMAberdeen
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:05PM1h20
Dundee
04:25PMAberdeen
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:50PM1h20
Dundee
04:10PMAberdeen
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dundee to Aberdeen

Travel to Aberdeen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dundee to Aberdeen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dundee and Aberdeen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dundee to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Aberdeen:

A bus is $0.29 (€0.23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Aberdeen costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Dundee to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 20m.

The distance from Dundee to Aberdeen is approximately 57 miles (93 km).
The average frequency per day from Dundee to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 39 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dundee to Aberdeen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dundee, Seagate Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dundee to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember to go to Aberdeen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dundee to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
  • 39 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember.
Omio customers who travel from Dundee to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Inverness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberdeen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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