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Outbound fromBournemouth to Dundee by train
It takes an average of 11h 12m to travel from Bournemouth to Dundee by train, over a distance of around 398 miles (641 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Bournemouth to Dundee and tickets for this journey start from £124.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:12 | |
| Departure station | Bournemouth | |
| Arrival station | Dundee | |
| Journey time | From 8h 52m | |
| Distance | 398 miles (641 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £124.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Bournemouth to Dundee in 8 hours 52 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bournemouth to Dundee? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 12 minutes to travel the 398 miles (641 km) from Bournemouth to Dundee by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 52 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 8 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Dundee. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bournemouth to Dundee in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £124.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Dundee by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Dundee
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