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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 an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Dundee to Aberdeen:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Aberdeen costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 17m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $34 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€27) vs $66 (€55)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dundee to Aberdeen
How to get from Dundee to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dundee to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:30 AM1h15Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)2:45 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:30 AM1h15Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)2:45 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L869029:04 AM1h14Dundee station (DEE)10:18 AMAberdeen station (ABD)$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L8690710:12 AM1h15Dundee station (DEE)11:27 AMAberdeen station (ABD)$231One-way0 transfers
- C145738:17 AM1h15Dundee station (DEE)9:32 AMAberdeen station (ABD)$231One-way0 transfers
- C1462610:34 AM1h18Dundee station (DEE)11:52 AMAberdeen station (ABD)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 AM1h15Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)1:50 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 PM1h19Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)11:49 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:10 PM1h20Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)4:30 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Aberdeen:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Aberdeen costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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