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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Deansgate via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Dundee to Manchester?

The distance between Dundee and Manchester is 280 miles. The road distance is 267 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Dundee to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Manchester bus from?

Dundee to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Manchester train from?

Dundee to Manchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dundee to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Dundee to Manchester bus arrive?

Dundee to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Manchester train arrive?

Dundee to Manchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Manchester is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Dundee to Manchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 23m
£89–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 37m
£34–63
Drive 265.4 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Manchestercar 265.4 mi
4h 39m
£65–94
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 27m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 25m
£95–173
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h
£99–267
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 11m

Dundee to Manchester by train

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Distance: 278.3 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Deansgate via Preston in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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