There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Sunderland 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 Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 35m£45–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nethergate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
5h 19m£20–38Drive 175.2 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Sunderlandcar 175.2 mi
3h 36m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
4h 37m£78–122
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Sunderland is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Sunderland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Nethergate and arriving at Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Dundee and Sunderland is 194 miles. The road distance is 176.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Sunderland without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Dundee to Sunderland, including transfers.
Dundee to Sunderland bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Nethergate station.
Dundee to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Sunderland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Sunderland, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nethergate to Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Nethergate to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Sunderland bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Dundee to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Sunderland is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Dundee to Sunderland.
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