How to travel from Dundee to Manchester

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Compare bus and train for Dundee to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 208 miles (335 km)

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€33

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€90

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7h 3m

Average total duration

6h 33m

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30m

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5h 23m

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4h 53m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Dundee to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Megabus
01:45AM10h25
Dundee
12:10PMManchester
$351One-way
0 transfers

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Megabus
01:45AM10h25
Dundee
12:10PMManchester
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Megabus
07:45PM7h30
Dundee
03:15AMManchester
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:25PM8h15
Dundee
01:40AMManchester
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:55AM8h25
Dundee
02:20PMManchester
$701One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dundee to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dundee and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dundee to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Manchester costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Dundee to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Dundee to Manchester is approximately 208 miles (335 km).
The average frequency per day from Dundee to Manchester is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dundee to Manchester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dundee, Seagate Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dundee to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dundee to Manchester:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Dundee to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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