The average train between Dundee and Redcar takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee to Redcar. 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 hourly between Dundee and Redcar. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Redcar at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Redcar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Dundee to Redcar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Redcar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Dundee to Redcar train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Redcar is 238.6 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Redcar Central via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington in around 4h 49m.