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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £180.
Distance: 514 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£144 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £180 Average Price | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Dundee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Dundee:
A coach is £87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Dundee costing on average £144.
A coach is £123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Dundee costing on average £180.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Coach takes on average 13h 24m.
You'll arrive about 1h 25m sooner (5h 52m by train vs 7h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £144 compared to roughly £103 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 Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cambridge 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 and Stirling. 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.
Travel to Dundee easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Dundee.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Dundee:
A coach is £87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Dundee costing on average £144.
A coach is £123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Dundee costing on average £180.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Coach takes on average 13h 24m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Dundee as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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