How to get to Dundee from Darlington

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Compare coach and train for Darlington to Dundee

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £70.

Distance: 233 km

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£30

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Cheapest

£70

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£53

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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3h 52m

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3h 22m

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4h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Dundee is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Dundee:

A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Dundee costing on average £70.

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Darlington and Dundee including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 5h 55m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Darlington to Dundee

How to get to Dundee from Darlington by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Darlington to Dundee is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • London North Eastern Railway
    7:343h12
    Darlington
    10:46Dundee
    £641One-way
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  • London North Eastern Railway
    7:343h12
    Darlington
    10:46Dundee
    £641One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • London North Eastern Railway
    7:343h12
    Darlington
    10:46Dundee
    £641One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Darlington to Dundee

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 Darlington to Dundee.

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There are 2 options to travel between Darlington and Dundee including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Dundee is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Dundee:

A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Dundee costing on average £70.

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 25m.

The Darlington to Dundee distance is approximately 233 km.
The average frequency per day from Darlington to Dundee is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Dundee as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to Dundee:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
  • Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darlington to Dundee, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway to go to Dundee by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dundee by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Darlington to Dundee:
  • 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Darlington to Dundee often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Manchester, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dundee and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Darlington to Dundee, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Dundee, you can explore the vibrant Dundee Contemporary Arts for exhibitions and cinema, visit the family-friendly Camperdown Wildlife Centre, or relax at Broughty Ferry Beach. Stargaze at Mills Observatory, the UK's only full-time public observatory, or enjoy the rejuvenated Dundee Waterfront with its shops and restaurants. Don't miss the V&A Dundee, Discovery Point with the RRS Discovery ship, The McManus museum and art gallery, panoramic views from Dundee Law, and the Verdant Works jute mill museum.
You typically need 2 to 3 days in Dundee to explore its key attractions, such as the V&A Dundee, Discovery Point, and the Dundee Law, while also enjoying the local culture and dining options.

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