What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Dundee?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dundee is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Dundee?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dundee is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dundee?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Overgate via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Dundee?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Dundee. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Derby to Dundee?

The distance between Derby and Dundee is 361 miles. The road distance is 317.4 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Dundee without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Dundee without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £180 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Dundee?

The train from Derby to Dundee takes 5h 47m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dundee bus from?

Derby to Dundee bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dundee train from?

Derby to Dundee train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Dundee?

The best way to get from Derby to Dundee is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £180 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Derby to Dundee bus arrive?

Derby to Dundee bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Dundee train arrive?

Derby to Dundee train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Derby to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dundee is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Derby to Dundee.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Dundee?

Book your Derby to Dundee train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Dundee?

Book your Derby to Dundee bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 865+ hotels available in Dundee.

Derby to Dundee - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Dundee by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Dundeetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h 47m
£180–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
9h 40m
£30–78
Drive 315.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dundeecar 315.6 mi
5h 51m
£78–112
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus
4h 47m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 11m
£166–259
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 38m
£83–181
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus
6h 9m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
6h 16m
£112–268
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
6h 58m
£115–292

Derby to Dundee by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359.1 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Dundee, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Dundee once daily. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Overgate via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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