There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Durham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Durhamtrain Dundee - Plymouth / ...
3h 19m£50–65Train via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 46m£30–125Bus
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
5h 41m£31–50Drive 176.5 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Durhamcar 176.5 mi
3h 33m£44–63Bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Overgate to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21
6h 13m
Dundee to Durham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Durham is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Sutton Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Durham. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Dundee and Durham is 196 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £65.
The train from Dundee to Durham takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Dundee to Durham bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Durham is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Durham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Dundee to Durham once daily. Tickets cost £50–65 and the journey takes 3h 19m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Sutton Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 41m.
Train from Dundee to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £58–63
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- hello@gonortheast.co.uk
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G to Bus Station Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee to Durham bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Dundee to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Durham is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Dundee to Durham.
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