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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Dundee 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 16m. 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 $25.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Dundee:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dundee costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 32m 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 Glasgow to Dundee
How to get from Glasgow to Dundee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Dundee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:00 PM1h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:55 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:00 PM1h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:55 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L8691312:40 PM1h18Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:58 PMDundee station (DEE)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
C147182:12 PM1h39Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:51 PMDundee station (DEE)$191One-way0 transfers
L8691211:41 AM1h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:00 PMDundee station (DEE)$211One-way0 transfers
L869027:41 AM1h20Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:01 AMDundee station (DEE)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM1h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station1:35 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM1h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station3:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM1h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station1:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Dundee:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dundee costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Dundee as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Dundee by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Dundee by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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