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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a train costs an average of £263.
Distance: 642 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£263 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration Fastest 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Dundee:
A coach is £200 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Dundee costing on average £263.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 50m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (8h 5m by train vs 8h 59m by car). Tickets start at around £263 compared to roughly £130 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Dundee from Bournemouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Dundee is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dundee are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Stirling and St Andrews. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dundee on Omio.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Dundee:
A coach is £200 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Dundee costing on average £263.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Dundee as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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