Canterbury to Dundee train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to Dundee

Showing times and prices for 15 Jul

Cheapest price

£249

Average price

£279

Fastest journey

7 h 24 m

Average duration

8 h 59 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

634 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Canterbury to Dundee will cost around £279 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £249.

Fast trains

To travel from Canterbury to Dundee you need to make at least one change.

  • Southeastern
    8:237h24
    Canterbury
    15:47Dundee
    £2491One-way
    1 change
  • Southeastern
    12:237h33
    Canterbury
    19:56Dundee
    £2491One-way
    1 change
  • Southeastern
    14:237h27
    Canterbury
    21:50Dundee
    £2491One-way
    1 change
  • Southeastern
    22:2313h22
    Canterbury
    11:45Dundee
    £2491One-way
    1 change
  • Southeastern
    10:219h11
    Canterbury
    19:32Dundee
    £4011One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Canterbury to Dundee

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £131.

Distance: 634 km

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Flight
Coach

£131

Average Price

£75

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Cheapest

£78

Average Price

8h 32m

Average total duration

8h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

14h 58m

Average total duration

14h 28m

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30m

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Live departures

Canterbury to Dundee train times

The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Dundee trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Southeastern8:23 Canterbury
7h24
15:47 Dundee1 change
Southeastern10:21 Canterbury
9h11
19:32 Dundee2 changes
Southeastern12:23 Canterbury
7h33
19:56 Dundee1 change
Southeastern14:23 Canterbury
7h27
21:50 Dundee1 change
Southeastern22:23 Canterbury
13h22
11:45 Dundee1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Canterbury to Dundee

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Trains from Canterbury to Dundee run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £131 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.

The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 16:31. The fastest train covers the 634 km distance in 7h 54m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £30
Distance
634 km
Average train duration
8h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£131
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
7h 54m
First train
5:19
Last train
16:31
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Best time to book
2 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £30

Train companies: Southeastern from Canterbury to Dundee trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Canterbury and Dundee from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southeastern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 24m
Cheapest Price
£249
Southeastern frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Canterbury to Dundee train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Dundee by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Canterbury to Dundee can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £131, while the average price tends to be around £131.
The train journey from Canterbury to Dundee covers a distance of 634 km and takes approximately 7h 54m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Canterbury to Dundee is 634 km.
The first train from Canterbury to Dundee leaves at 5:19.
The last train from Canterbury to Dundee departs at 16:31.
Trains from Canterbury to Dundee run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Canterbury to Dundee.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Canterbury to Dundee.
To get from Canterbury to Dundee, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Canterbury to Dundee.
The train station in Canterbury that goes to Dundee is Canterbury West (CBW), and it arrives at Dundee station (DEE).
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Dundee is by flight, costing approximately £30.
Booking trains from Canterbury to Dundee in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Canterbury to Dundee offers a varied scenic experience, with views of the rolling landscapes of Kent, glimpses of the North Sea along the east coast, and the picturesque countryside of Scotland, including the crossing of the iconic Forth Bridge.
A day trip from Canterbury to Dundee is not feasible as the journey takes 7h 54m and covers a distance of 634 km. There are 5 trains per day.
In Dundee, you can explore the vibrant Dundee Contemporary Arts for exhibitions and cinema, visit the family-friendly Camperdown Wildlife Centre, or relax at Broughty Ferry Beach. Stargaze at Mills Observatory, the UK's only full-time public observatory, or enjoy the rejuvenated Dundee Waterfront with its shops and restaurants. Don't miss the V&A Dundee, Discovery Point with the RRS Discovery ship, The McManus museum and art gallery, panoramic views from Dundee Law, and the Verdant Works jute mill museum.
You typically need 2 to 3 days in Dundee to explore its key attractions, such as the V&A Dundee, Discovery Point, and the Dundee Law, while also enjoying the local culture and dining options.
Yes, you can take the train from Canterbury to Dundee.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Dundee

Most Canterbury to Dundee trains use the Canterbury West to Dundee station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and Dundee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Canterbury
Arrival train stations in Dundee

Which Canterbury station do trains to Dundee leave from?

Trains from Canterbury to Dundee leave from Canterbury West. The station is 1 km from Canterbury city centre at Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN.
Canterbury WestCanterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN+44 3303339232ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre

Bus21, 400, 401, Uni1, Uni2 · 14m · £3 · every ~22 min

Canterbury West train station facilities and services

Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Canterbury EastCanterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB+44 3303339232ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Canterbury East from Canterbury city centre

Bus649 · 9m

Canterbury East train station facilities and services

Canterbury East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Canterbury East.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Canterbury East.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Canterbury East. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Canterbury East: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Canterbury East: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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