There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Lake District National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 52m£61–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 51m£31–52Drive 193.6 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Hawkshead Tourist Informationcar 193.6 mi
3h 34m£47–68Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
4h 53m£57–85
Dundee to Lake District National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Lake District National Park is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Lake District National Park is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Lake District National Park station. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Lake District National Park. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Dundee and Lake District National Park is 195 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Lake District National Park without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Dundee to Lake District National Park, including transfers.
Dundee to Lake District National Park bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Lake District National Park train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Lake District National Park is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Lake District National Park, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Keswick via Edinburgh Waverley, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Keswick via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Dundee to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee to Lake District National Park bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dundee to Lake District National Park train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Lake District National Park is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Dundee to Lake District National Park.
There are 1769+ hotels available in Lake District National Park.







































