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Compare train and bus for Dundee to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Glasgow:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Glasgow costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $114 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $86 (€70). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dundee to Glasgow
How to get from Dundee to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dundee to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:40 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)12:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:40 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)12:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L880369:59 AM1h21Dundee station (DEE)11:20 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C147974:47 PM1h37Dundee station (DEE)6:24 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$191One-way0 transfers
- C148005:07 PM1h45Dundee station (DEE)6:52 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$191One-way0 transfers
- L880604:17 PM1h41Dundee station (DEE)5:58 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:25 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)9:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)10:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:25 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)8:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Glasgow:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Glasgow costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 42 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Glasgow 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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