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Outbound fromYork to Dundee by train
It takes an average of 4h 13m to travel from York to Dundee by train, over a distance of around 188 miles (302 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from York to Dundee and tickets for this journey start from £32.40 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from York to Dundee in 3 hours 51 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from York to Dundee? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 13 minutes to travel the 188 miles (302 km) from York to Dundee by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 51 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from York to Dundee in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £32.40. 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 York to Dundee
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for York to Dundee is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.