The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Dundee
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
4 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Dundee will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Dundee every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:524h56Chester15:48Dundee£491One-way0 changes
10:524h56Chester15:48Dundee£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chester to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 364 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£93 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Dundee train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Dundee trains for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:52 Chester | 4h53 | 11:45 Dundee | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:52 Chester | 5h08 | 13:00 Dundee | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:20 Chester | 5h27 | 13:47 Dundee | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:52 Chester | 4h46 | 13:38 Dundee | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:27 Chester | 5h19 | 14:46 Dundee | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Dundee
Trains from Chester to Dundee run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 05:41 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transport for Wales from Chester to Dundee trainsNorthern Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Dundee from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Dundee train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Dundee
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Queen Street by station sign
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