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V&A Dundee
Striking design museum on Dundee’s waterfront with changing exhibitions, Scottish design displays and memorable river views.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£16
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£25
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
1 h 29 m
Trains on 13 Oct
10
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Dundee will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 10 trains from Glasgow to Dundee, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
L86902
L87617
L86907
L87758 · L87530
C14707
L86902
C14596
L86907
L87609
C14707Trains from Glasgow to Dundee run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 23:15 |
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The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Dundee trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87635 | On time 13:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h38 | 14:48 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L86915 | On time 13:40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h20 | 15:00 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14763+ G80216 | On time 13:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h06 | 15:51 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
C14718 | On time 14:12 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h43 | 15:55 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14618 | On time 14:39 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h23 | 16:02 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87969 · C14639 | On time 14:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h06 | 16:51 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
C14719 | On time 15:11 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h45 | 16:56 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14603 | On time 15:39 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h24 | 17:03 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87602 | On time 16:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h38 | 17:48 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L86921 | On time 16:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h29 | 18:07 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87606 | On time 17:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h33 | 18:43 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14608 | On time 17:40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h29 | 19:09 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87612 | On time 18:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h41 | 19:51 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L86933 | On time 18:41 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h21 | 20:02 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87777 · C14647 | On time 18:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h09 | 20:54 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
L87758 · L87530 | 6:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h24 | 8:24 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
W69979 · C14622 | 6:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h28 | 8:45 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
C14707 | 7:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h39 | 8:49 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L86902 | 7:41 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h20 | 9:01 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87609 | 8:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h32 | 9:42 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L86907 | 8:40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h28 | 10:08 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87829 · C14628 | 8:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h00 | 10:45 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
L87614 | 9:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h40 | 10:48 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14596 | 9:41 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h26 | 11:07 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87617 | 10:11 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h40 | 11:51 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Striking design museum on Dundee’s waterfront with changing exhibitions, Scottish design displays and memorable river views.
Museum and gallery covering Dundee’s art, history and natural heritage in a grand Victorian building near the city centre.
Historic Antarctic exploration ship with interactive displays, offering insight into polar voyages and maritime life aboard.
Revitalised waterfront district with architecture, walking routes and river views, connecting major attractions and public spaces.
Extinct volcanic hill with a summit war memorial and sweeping views over Dundee, the Tay and Fife on clear days.
Sandy beach and promenade area popular for coastal walks, sea views and access to nearby castle, shops and rail station.
A rich fruit loaf first made in Dundee, packed with sultanas and candied peel. It is a classic local bake tied closely to the city’s food heritage.
A thick Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Popular on the east coast, it reflects Dundee’s long links to North Sea fishing.
A soft morning bread roll, often filled with bacon, sausage or egg. It is a familiar everyday Scottish breakfast item found in Dundee bakeries and cafés.
Stylish modern restaurant and bar known for steaks, seafood and polished comfort food in a lively city-centre setting.
Well-known waterfront seafood spot serving fish, shellfish and Scottish classics in a smart but relaxed setting near the river.
Established city-centre restaurant specialising in Italian dishes, pizza and pasta in a casual, dependable setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and meals are usually cheaper than Edinburgh, while local buses and everyday cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is sometimes included; if not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is typical for good service. Round up small taxi fares. Café tipping is optional.
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Dundee Station -> City Square, Dundee
There are 32 trains departing Glasgow bound for Dundee each day. ScotRail operates the majority of these trains with 30 services, and LNER operates the other two. Trains operate from about 6:00 a.m. until about 11:00 p.m.. each day. The journey from Glasgow to Dundee takes between one and two hours to complete.
There are 32 trains departing Glasgow for Dundee each day. The first of these departures is at just before 6:00 a.m., and the last at just after 11:00 p.m. Trains operate at hourly intervals at the minimum, and more frequently over peak periods.
The journey between Glasgow and Dundee takes between one and two hours to complete. Of these, 12 of the ScotRail trains bound for the Dundee station make an additional trip after that, to the Broughton Ferry station, also in Dundee. This latter trip takes around five minutes.
Departure train station: All trains from Glasgow to Dundee depart from the Queen Street station. The station is very central, located near Glasgow's George Square. The facilities at the station are limited but do include coffee and convenience shops. Provision has been made for disabled access and wheelchairs are available if required. Car parking is available, but not storage for bicycles. A taxi rank is situated outside the station, and an express bus service is available to reach the airport.
Arrival train station: Trains from Glasgow to Dundee arrive mostly at Dundee Station, but some go through to the Broughton Ferry station. Dundee Station is about one mile from Dundee city centre. The city centre is easily accessible on foot, but buses are also available. The University of Dundee is also within walking distance of the station. The station has a coffee shop and convenience stores. Disabled access has been provided with plenty of step-free access and wheelchairs are available if required.
The Broughton Ferry station serves the area of Broughton Ferry in Dundee. The station is situated close to shops and restaurants. It is a small station with no food or convenience facilities. There is a taxi rank and a bus station outside the station as well as an adequate carpark. The station has step-free access for passengers with limited mobility, but wheelchairs are not available.
ScotRail provides the majority of train trips from Glasgow to Dundee. LNER provides two trips each day.
ScotRail offers 21 direct trips between Glasgow and Dundee each day. Of these, 12 stop at Dundee station and then go on to Broughton Ferry station, also in Dundee. In addition, ScotRail operates three trips requiring one transfer to Broughton Ferry station and six trips requiring one transfer to Dundee station. In total, there are 30 departures bound for Dundee operated by ScotRail each day. The earliest of the trains departs just before 6:00 a.m. and the latest service departs at just after 11:00 p.m. Trains operate at hourly intervals at the very minimum, with a higher frequency at peak times.
LNER operates two trains between Glasgow and Dundee, both requiring one transfer at Edinburgh's Haymarket station.
Standard and first-class travel is available on trains from Glasgow to Dundee from both operators working this route. First-class travel offers passengers larger seats in quieter coaches. A food service is on offer via a trolley on the train. Drinking of alcohol is not permitted on most trains.
ScotRail and LNER allow each passenger one piece of hand luggage and two standard suitcases. Bicycles, prams and wheelchairs may be brought on board as long as they are folded and stowed away. Passengers are permitted to be accompanied by their domestic animals on leads or in a cage, with a limit of two animals per person allowed free of charge. Additional animals are charged at half a passenger fare each.
Disabled assistance is available but should be arranged prior to travel.
It is best to purchase tickets for train travel between Glasgow and Dundee online, through a booking site such as Omio. Being flexible with date and time of travel can lead to large discounts during off-peak times. It is worth considering group travel, with substantial discounts (up to 30%) offered for travel by groups of 10 or more people.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.

Most Glasgow to Dundee trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee station pair, with some services arriving at Broughty Ferry. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Dundee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 Information Desk on Concourse, 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.
High Street (Glasgow) is 1 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
High Street (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at High Street (Glasgow).
Ticket office support is available at High Street (Glasgow). Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at High Street (Glasgow): Parking.
Available at High Street (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at High Street (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs down to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Argyle Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Argyle Street.
Ticket office support is available at Argyle Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Argyle Street: Parking.
Available at Argyle Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Argyle Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dundee: Parking, WC.
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: 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.
Broughty Ferry is 5 km from Dundee city centre. Public transport options include:
Broughty Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Broughty Ferry.
Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Parking.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Broughty Ferry: 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.
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