How to travel from Manchester to Dundee

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Dundee

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $54.

Distance: 208 miles (335 km)

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$49

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$115

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$140

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 13m

Average total duration

6h 43m

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5h 22m

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4h 52m

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4h 58m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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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 Manchester to Dundee is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dundee costing on average $115 (€94).

A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dundee costing on average $257 (€210).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 6h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Dundee including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Dundee among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Dundee

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM10h25
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    9:55 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM10h25
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    9:55 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:10 AM7h30
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    9:40 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:10 PM8h30
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    12:40 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Dundee.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Dundee including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Dundee is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dundee costing on average $115 (€94).

A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dundee costing on average $257 (€210).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 6h 43m.

The distance from Manchester to Dundee is approximately 208 miles (335 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Dundee is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Dundee:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Dundee, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Dundee by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, The Burnley Bus Company, The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Dundee by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Dundee:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester 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.
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