The average train between Dundee and Manchester takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dundee and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Manchester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Dundee to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Dundee to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Dundee and Manchester is 335.6 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 5h 25m.