Plymouth to Dundee by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Plymouth to Dundee? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 681 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Plymouth and Dundee

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £68.10, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Plymouth and Dundee

If you are taking the train from Plymouth to Dundee, you will have 4 trains each day (with a departure every 21 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 08:25. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 11:27. On weekends, the first train departs at 08:25, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 11:25.

Average train travel time and distance from Plymouth to Dundee

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 10 hours and 2 minutes, spanning 681 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Plymouth and Dundee tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Plymouth and Dundee are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Plymouth to Dundee

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Plymouth and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Dundee city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Plymouth to Dundee by train?

The train route from Plymouth to Dundee covers 681 kilometres.

How much does the train from Plymouth to Dundee cost?

The minimum fare on this route is £68.10. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

How far in advance can I book my Plymouth to Dundee train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 4 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Plymouth to Dundee?

The fastest journey by train is 10 hours and 2 minutes.