Getting to Dundee, Scotland — TFA World Guide

Getting There and Away

Written by Graham Smith, Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans, Karen Price

28/08/2025

Stunning aerial view capturing Dundee cityscape and iconic Tay Bridge in Scotland.

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Dundee is well-served by its own airport, a central train station, and a main bus station, offering convenient connections for travelers.

Flights:

Dundee Airport (DND) provides direct flights with Loganair to key UK destinations.

London (City or Heathrow): Typically takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. Return flights can start from approximately £163, with one-way economy flights from £160.
Belfast City: Flights operate on Fridays and Sundays.
Sumburgh (Shetland Islands): Flights available twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
Kirkwall (Orkney): Services run on Mondays and Fridays.

Trains:

Dundee Train Station is centrally located.

From Edinburgh (Waverley): Journeys typically range from 1 hour 7 minutes to 1 hour 23 minutes. Tickets can start from £8.10 to £10.90 when booked in advance.
From Glasgow (Queen Street/Central): Travel times usually vary from 1 hour 17 minutes to 1 hour 54 minutes. Advance tickets can be found from £5.00 to £12.20.
From London (King's Cross/Euston): Direct services take approximately 5 hours 37 minutes to 7 hours 48 minutes, with some overnight options. Advance fares can start from £24.35 to £101.60.

Buses:

The Dundee Bus Station connects to various cities.

From Edinburgh: Journeys typically take between 1 hour 36 minutes and 2 hours. Advance tickets can start from £4 to £6.
From Glasgow: Travel times are usually around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Advance fares can be as low as £5.

Car Rental:

Several major car rental companies, including Arnold Clark and Enterprise, operate in Dundee, with pick-up options available at the airport and train station. Daily rates for a small car can start from around £36.

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