What is the cheapest way to get from Dundee to Portlethen?

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Portlethen is to bus and line 727 bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dundee to Portlethen?

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Portlethen is to drive which takes 1h and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Portlethen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dundee Mill O' Mains and arriving at Portlethen. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Portlethen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Portlethen. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Dundee to Portlethen?

The distance between Dundee and Portlethen is 57 miles. The road distance is 59 miles.

How do I travel from Dundee to Portlethen without a car?

The best way to get from Dundee to Portlethen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £11 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Dundee to Portlethen?

The bus from Dundee Mill O' Mains to Portlethen takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Portlethen bus from?

Dundee to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Mill O' Mains station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Portlethen train from?

Dundee to Portlethen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Portlethen?

The best way to get from Dundee to Portlethen is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £11 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Dundee to Portlethen bus arrive?

Dundee to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Portlethen station.

Where does the Dundee to Portlethen train arrive?

Dundee to Portlethen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portlethen station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Portlethen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Portlethen is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Dundee to Portlethen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dundee to Portlethen?

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Where can I stay near Portlethen?

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Dundee to Portlethen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 727 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Portlethen by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dundee Mill O' Mains to Portlethenbus Ember
1h 11m
£11–16
Bus, line 727 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Squarebus 727 / ...
2h 23m
£10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Portlethentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
1h 12m
£24–40
Drive 58.7 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Portlethencar 58.7 mi
1h
£15–21

Dundee to Portlethen by bus

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Distance: 56.4 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Portlethen, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Dundee Mill O' Mains to Portlethen hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Stagecoach East Scotland also services this route hourly. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Portlethen every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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