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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 19 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
34 m
Trains on 19 Sept
1
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montrose to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montrose to Dundee will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 1 trains from Montrose to Dundee, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montrose to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 41 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montrose to Dundee:
A coach is £0.65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montrose to Dundee costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 20m faster (33m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£6 vs £8). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Montrose to Dundee trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:33 Montrose | 0h34 | 9:07 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Montrose to Dundee run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 32m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 23:39 |
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Dundee Station -> City Square, Dundee
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montrose 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 Montrose to Dundee trains use the Montrose to Dundee station pair. Use this guide to compare Montrose and Dundee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montrose is 1 km from Montrose city centre. Public transport options include:
Montrose has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Montrose.
Ticket office support is available at Montrose. 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 Montrose: Parking, WC.
Available at Montrose: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montrose: 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6, 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: Yes.
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.
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