The average train between Manchester and Dundee takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Dundee. 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 Manchester and Dundee. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Dundee at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dundee station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Manchester to Dundee train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Dundee train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Manchester to Dundee train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Manchester and Dundee is 335.6 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dundee via Haymarket in around 4h 50m.