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The average train between Dundee and Liverpool takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 33m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
6h 6m
£63–169

Dundee to Liverpool train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dundee and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 12m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 12m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 12m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 12m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 12m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundee to Liverpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dundee to Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Dundee to Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 6h 6m.

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