There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Durham by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Dundee to Durhamtrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 20m£65–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
5h 31m£19–35Drive 176.3 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Durhamcar 176.3 mi
3h 34m£43–62Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 53m£64–156
Dundee to Durham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Durham is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Durham is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £65 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
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 20m.
The distance between Dundee and Durham is 196 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £65 - £150.
The train from Dundee to Durham takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Dundee to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Dundee to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Durham is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Durham, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Dundee to Durham 6 times a week. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Cross Country also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
Train from Dundee to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Dundee to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Dundee to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Durham is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Dundee to Durham.
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