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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €354.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€116 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €354 Average price | €116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Manchester to Dundee
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Dundee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dundee:
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dundee costing on average €116.
A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dundee costing on average €354.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Tickets start at around €116 compared to roughly €116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€0. The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 58m 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 Manchester to Dundee
How to get from Manchester to Dundee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Dundee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 PM 8h15 Manchester 12:25 AM Dundee €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:10 PM 8h15 Manchester 12:25 AM Dundee €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:10 PM 8h15 Manchester 12:25 AM Dundee €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:30 PM 10h25 Manchester 8:55 AM Dundee €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dundee:
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dundee costing on average €116.
A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dundee costing on average €354.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- 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).
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Dundee by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dundee by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Dundee by train.
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