How to travel from Manchester to Dundee

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Compare train and bus 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 208 miles (335 km)

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Train

€37

Average price

Cheapest

€101

Average price

7h 14m

Average total duration

6h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 19m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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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
04:10PM8h15
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:25AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$461One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:10PM8h15
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:25AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$461One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC74077+ScotRailY39046
08:24AM4h58
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
01:22PMDundee station (DEE)
$2081One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36950+LNERC41110
09:00AM6h48
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
03:48PMDundee station (DEE)
$1291One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC43745+LNERC41050+ScotRailY39057
08:45AM5h38
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
02:23PMDundee station (DEE)
$1541One-way
2 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37178+CrossCountryC74921+ScotRailY38540
08:59AM5h43
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
02:42PMDundee station (DEE)
$1541One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:10AM8h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10:10AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
$631One-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 2 options to travel between Manchester and Dundee including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Dundee is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dundee costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 58m.

The distance from Manchester to Dundee is approximately 208 miles (335 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Dundee is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Dundee:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Dundee, Seagate Bus Station.
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, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, first_transpennine_express to go to Dundee by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus 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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