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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a flight costs an average of $255.
Distance: 361 miles (581 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$180 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Dundee
Compare the available ways to get from London to Dundee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Dundee:
A bus is $98 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dundee costing on average $180 (€151).
A bus is $172 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dundee costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
The journey is about 2h 30m faster (5h 58m by train vs 8h 28m by car) and roughly $50 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($180 (€151) vs $230 (€193)). 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 London to Dundee
How to get from London to Dundee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dundee is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 5968:50 PM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
RK 5968:50 PM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U24149:40 PM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 10:55 PM Glasgow International Airport $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C04569_C045439:15 PM 8h56 London Euston (EUS) 6:11 AM Dundee station (DEE) $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G8024112:40 PM 7h16 London Euston (EUS) 7:56 PM Dundee station (DEE) $112 1 One-way 1 transfer
C019715:48 AM 5h58 London Kings Cross (KGX) 11:46 AM Dundee station (DEE) $125 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM 14h40 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 11:10 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM 12h35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 1:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) $62 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM 15h10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 9:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) $64 1 One-way 2 transfers
RK 1756:30 AM 1h35 London Stansted Airport 8:05 AM Glasgow International Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
RK 86054:05 PM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
RK 98171:25 PM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dundee:
A bus is $98 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dundee costing on average $180 (€151).
A bus is $172 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dundee costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dundee as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dundee by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Dundee by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Loganair, Ryanair to go to Dundee by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 23 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Loganair, Ryanair.
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