There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Dundee by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
5h 55m£72–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
6h 1m£51–115Drive 269.7 mi
- Drive from Liverpool to Dundeecar 269.7 mi
4h 45m£68–97Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
5h 33mTrain
- Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 17m£65–96Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
6h 2m£106–289Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
5h 44mTrain to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 38m£89–222
Liverpool to Dundee by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dundee is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dundee is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Dundee via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Liverpool and Dundee is 285 miles. The road distance is 271.2 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Dundee without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 55m and costs £70 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Liverpool to Dundee, including transfers.
Liverpool to Dundee bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Dundee train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Dundee is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 55m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Dundee, Scotland?
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dundee via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Liverpool to Dundee bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Liverpool to Dundee train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Dundee is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Liverpool to Dundee.
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