Travel by Air
The desirable location of Dundee and Angus provides visitors with a unique journey to their destination. To the south, the Tay Road Bridge and it's near neighbour, the Rail Bridge, (the longest rail bridge in Europe), cross the River Tay giving travellers a stunning panoramic view of Dundee and the surrounding countryside.
From the north of Scotland, visitors travel through the wooded countryside of Royal Deeside to the fertile farmlands of Angus.
To the west lies Perthshire and the Carse of Gowrie, famous for the exceptional soft fruits that are provided in abundance each year.
Eastward lies the moody waters of the North Sea, base to many of the country's oil vessels.
The Traveline Scotland, initiative has been launched by the Scottish Executive which aims to help people travel around Scotland more easily.
Dundee Airport provides a fast and frequent service between Dundee and Belfast, Birmingham and London City Airport, with ongoing connections from London to all major European destinations. In addition, delegates can fly in to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen International Airports from other UK airports or from transatlantic and European departure points.
The international airports at Aberdeen and Edinburgh are within a 1 hour drive from Dundee, with Glasgow only 1 hour 30 minutes away.
From Aberdeen
Aberdeen airport is 7 miles north-west of the city centre on the A96 near Dyce.
You can get a train to Dundee by either :
• hopping on one of two buses that operate between the airport and the city centre;
First Aberdeen +44 (0)1224 650 065 and Stagecoach Bluebird +44 (0)1224 212 266. Climb off at the city centre bus station which is opposite the mainline railway station in Guild Street, Aberdeen to board a train to Dundee. A bus journey to the centre of Aberdeen takes about 30 minutes in average traffic, longer at peak times.
If you are arriving on a late flight, please check the details of the last available bus, especially at the weekends when they are less frequent.
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• take a taxi from the airport, ComCab +44 (0)1224 353 535 operates a service from the terminal forecourt at Aberdeen Airport. Turn left for the taxi rank where a taxi marshaller will assist you in getting on your way as soon as possible. Pre-booked Comcab taxis are arranged by the Comcab booking office accessed by turning right from the main entrance. All taxi fares are metered. In light traffic, a journey to the city centre takes about 25 minutes and costs approximately £15 to the city centre, while a journey to the nearest railway station, Dyce, costs £6-£7 and takes 5-10 minutes. Fares and journey times will be greater when traffic is heavy. Wheelchair accessible cars are also available, though need to be booked in advance by phone or email supervisor@comcab-aberdeen.co.uk
We would advise that you visit www.firstscotrail.com for further information on train times, fares and destinations prior to your departure. (Route : Dyce/Aberdeen – Edinburgh stops at Dundee).
For passengers driving, using satellite navigation, the airport postcode is AB21 7DU.
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From Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles (12km) west of the city centre.
You can get a train to Dundee by either :
• hopping on the Airlink 100 or N22 Night bus into the city departing from stand 19 on the terminal forecourt, outside the main entrance hall (operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a journey time of about 25 minutes to Waverley Bridge). Frequency of the Airlink 100 is every 10 minutes (early services every 20 minutes) and tickets cost approx £3.50 for a single, £6.00 for a return (reductions for children) and can be bought from the airport information desk, at the bus stop, from the driver or in advance online.
Climb off at Waverley Bridge, near Princes Street and Edinburgh’s main railway station (Waverley) to board a train to Dundee (this stop is on the bus route from airport to city centre).
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• take a taxi from the airport. There are separate taxi ranks for private airport taxis and for the city ‘black cabs’ outside the east (UK Arrivals) end of the terminal building. A third rank is available for advance-booked taxis on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park, directly opposite the terminal. The average fare to the city centre/railway station is £18, and typically takes about 25 minutes. Many taxis are wheelchair accessible. For further information on the Edinburgh Airport taxi service call Onward Travel on +44 (0)131 333 2255.
We would advise that you visit www.firstscotrail.com for further information on train times, fares and destinations prior to your departure. (Route : Edinburgh – Aberdeen/Dyce stops at Dundee).
For passengers driving, using satellite navigation, the airport postcode is EH12 9DN.
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From Glasgow
Glasgow Airport is about 20 minutes from the city centre and just two minutes from the nearest town, Paisley.
You can get a train to Dundee by either :
• hopping on one of two buses available from the terminal forecourt, the Glasgow Flyer Airport Express (Service 500) from Stand 46 or the Airlink City Service (Service 747). Climb off at Glasgow’s Queen Street Station to board a train to Dundee. Buses run every 10 – 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at weekends (Airlink Direct Express), with a journey time of approximately 25 minutes to Queen Street Station. Ticket costs range from £4-£4.20 for a single, £5-£6.20 for an adult return and *£5-£6.50 for an open adult return, depending on bus provider (*restrictions apply). Buses are fully accessible with free wi-fi internet access provided on the Glasgow Flyer Airport Express.
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• take a taxi from the airport to Glasgow city centre/Queen Street Station, cost is approximately £20- £22 (as regulated by Renfrewshire Council), depending on traffic. Prices for longer journeys may be negotiated with the driver. The taxi rank is at the front of the terminal building, a short walk from UK Arrivals. Taxi drivers are obliged to meter the entire journey and publish their scale of charges.
We would advise that you visit www.firstscotrail.com for further information on train times, fares and destinations prior to your departure. (Route : Glasgow – Aberdeen/Dyce stops at Dundee).
For passengers driving, using satellite navigation, the airport postcode is PA3 2SW.
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