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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dundee is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dundee is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dundee?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dundee?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Dundee via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dundee?

The distance between Manchester and Dundee is 278 miles. The road distance is 267 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dundee without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Manchester to Dundee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dundee bus from?

Manchester to Dundee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dundee train from?

Manchester to Dundee train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dundee?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dundee is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Manchester to Dundee bus arrive?

Manchester to Dundee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Dundee train arrive?

Manchester to Dundee train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dundee is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Manchester to Dundee.

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

Book your Manchester to Dundee train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Manchester to Dundee bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 795+ hotels available in Dundee.

Manchester to Dundee - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 49m
£38–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
6h 9m
£22–53
Drive 265.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dundeecar 265.4 mi
4h 42m
£65–94
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
6h
£77–201
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Railway Stationbus E1
6h 18m
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
5h 1m
£79–266
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
6h 7m
£62–222
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 29m
£47–222
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
6h 42m
£90–372

Manchester to Dundee by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Dundee.

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dundee via Haymarket in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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