How to travel from Inverness to Dundee

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Compare bus and train for Inverness to Dundee

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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Driving

$47

Average price

$17

Average price

Cheapest

$91

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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30m

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2h 48m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Dundee is a bus with an average price of $17.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Dundee costing on average $47.

The fastest way to travel from Inverness to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Inverness and Dundee including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Inverness to Dundee among Omio's users.

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from Inverness to Dundee

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM3h20
    Inverness, Bus Station
    4:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $111One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM3h20
    Inverness, Bus Station
    4:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $111One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ScotrailL87050 · C14716
    10:50 AM2h57
    Inverness station (INV)
    1:47 PMDundee station (DEE)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ScotrailL88094 · L87617
    8:42 AM3h07
    Inverness station (INV)
    11:49 AMDundee station (DEE)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailC14809 · C14707
    5:35 AM3h10
    Inverness station (INV)
    8:45 AMDundee station (DEE)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailL86812 · L88040
    6:59 AM3h52
    Inverness station (INV)
    10:51 AMDundee station (DEE)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 AM3h25
    Inverness, Bus Station
    2:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM3h30
    Inverness, Bus Station
    8:20 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM3h30
    Inverness, Bus Station
    4:20 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $111One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Inverness to Dundee

Travel to Dundee 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 Inverness to Dundee.

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There are 2 options to travel between Inverness and Dundee including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Dundee is a bus with an average price of $17.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Dundee costing on average $47.

The fastest way to travel from Inverness to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

The distance from Inverness to Dundee is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Inverness to Dundee is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Dundee 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 Inverness to Dundee:
  • Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
  • Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Inverness to Dundee, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Ember to go to Dundee by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Dundee by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Inverness to Dundee:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Inverness to Dundee often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Ingliston, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dundee and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dundee to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dundee, you can explore the Dundee Contemporary Arts for art exhibitions and cinema, visit Camperdown Wildlife Centre to see native and exotic animals, relax at Broughty Ferry Beach, and stargaze at the Mills Observatory. Don't miss a stroll along the Dundee Waterfront for shops, restaurants, and scenic views. Key sights include the V&A Dundee, Discovery Point, The McManus, Dundee Law, and Verdant Works.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Dundee allows you to explore its key attractions, including the V&A Dundee, RRS Discovery, and the Dundee Contemporary Arts center, while also enjoying the vibrant local culture and dining experiences.

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