There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Seaham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 / ...
4h 12m£45–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
5h 49m£22–33Drive 180 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Seahamcar 180 mi
3h 38m£45–65Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
5h 13m£79–126
Dundee to Seaham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Seaham is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Seaham is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at New Strangford Road via John Dobson Street and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Seaham via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Dundee and Seaham is 199 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Seaham without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dundee to Seaham, including transfers.
Dundee to Seaham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Dundee to Seaham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Seaham is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Seaham, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Seaham via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- 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
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cupar to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Seaham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Dundee to Seaham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Seaham is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Dundee to Seaham.
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