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 £30 - £60 and takes 10h 19m.

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 36m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dundee?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dundee station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dundee station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

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 349 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 via York which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Derby to Dundee, including transfers.

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 via York which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 9h 51m.

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 York station.

Can I drive from Derby to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dundee is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Derby to Dundee.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dundee?

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Derby to Dundee - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
5h 38m
£112–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
10h 19m
£33–59
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus
9h 51m
£35–136
Drive 315.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dundeecar 315.6 mi
5h 52m
£77–111
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
1. Take the train from Derby to Dundeetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h 47m
£180–260
Train #2
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 8m
£167–267
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 36m
£87–197
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
£118–289
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
7h 1m
£115–310

Derby to Dundee by train

167Weekly Trains

5h 38mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347.4 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Dundee via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dundee station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 9h 51m.

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