Guide
Travelling to the University of Dundee
Updated on 7 July 2023
How to travel to the University of Dundee by car, train, bus, or plane.
The University of Dundee has three campuses: our City Campus in the centre of Dundee, Ninewells Campus to the west of the city, and in Kirkcaldy.
Car
Car parking on the city campus is for permit holders only. Official visitors should contact the department they are visiting to arrange a temporary permit.
Free parking is available at Ninewells Hospital, although some car parks are limited stay. Car parking at Kirkcaldy campus is free of charge.
Satnav postcodes
- Tower Building: DD1 4HN
- Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design: DD1 4HT
- Dalhousie Building: DD1 5EN
- Ninewells Hospital: DD2 1UB
- Kirkcaldy Campus: KY2 5YS
Travelling from Edinburgh
Travel time: 90 minutes
Travelling from Perth
Travel time: 30 minutes
Travelling from Aberdeen
Travel time: 95 minutes
Travelling from Glasgow
Travel time: 90 minutes
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Cycle
Dundee is a small city and most parts are easily reached in 20-30 minutes by bicycle from the city centre. You can plan your route using the Sustrans route planner.
It takes approximately 15-20 minutes to ride from the city campus to Ninewells.
Cycle facilities
- Cyclists can use the showers at the University swimming pool (DUSA), in the Matthew Building, and at the sports centre (ISE) for free.
- Bicycle racks and lockers are available on the main campus.
- Bike shelters are at Ninewells, and a bike stand at Kirkcaldy.
- Staff can borrow bikes to use around city and campus from the University's bike pool
- Electric bicycles, tandems, and folding bikes are also available for hire at EBS Cycle Centre
If you require access to secure cycle parking facilities then please contact Trudy Cunningham
Train
Dundee and Kirkcaldy stations are both on the main East Coast line with direct LNER and Cross Country services from:
- Newcastle
- York
- London
- Carlisle
- Preston
- Coventry
- Birmingham
- Oxford
- Bristol
- Reading
- Southampton
- Bournemouth
- and Plymouth.
Overnight sleeper services by Caledonian Sleeper run from London, the south coast, and the west country.
ScotRail journeys from other major cities in Scotland (Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow Queen Street) take approximately 75 minutes.
Dundee Railway Station is in the city centre, a few minutes walk to City Campus. Ninewells Campus is 15 minutes by bus. Kirkcaldy Railway station is directly opposite Kirkcaldy Campus.
For times and tickets visit train operator websites or check National Rail Enquiries +44(0)3457 48 49 50.
Bus or coach
Dundee Bus Station is to the east of the city centre. It is a 15-20 minute walk to the City Campus. Most city bus routes travel to Ninewells Hospital.
Kirkcaldy is served by many Stagecoach East Scotland services. There are several bus stops within a few minutes walk of our campus.
- Megabus services from Glasgow to Dundee
- Megabus services from Edinburgh to Dundee
- Ember services from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Dundee
Bus stops near our Dundee campuses
| University building | Bus stop |
|---|---|
| Tower Building | Nethergate at University Nethergate at Queens Hotel |
| Duncan of Jordanstone | Perth Road opposite Roseangle Perth Road opposite Airlie Place |
| Dalhousie Building | Hawkhill opposite Hunter Street Hawkhill near Hunter Street |
| Ninewells (Main Concourse) | Stance A | Stance B Stance C | Stance D |
| Ninewells (A+E / Mackenzie Building) | Kirsty Semple Way at James Arnott Drive Kirsty Semple Way near James Arnott Drive |
| Botanic Gardens | Perth Road opposite Glamis Road Perth Road at Glamis Road Newhall Gardens opposite Botanic Gardens |
Dundee's two major bus operators are Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach Strathtay. Stagecoach offers discounts for employees on seven day and four week bus tickets.
Their sites include details of routes, ticket prices, and offers including flexi-cards and season tickets.
Many buses come regularly (10 to 20 minutes) during daytime. Last buses leave the city centre about 23:15 on most routes.
Air
Dundee Airport has daily flights to and from London Stansted. Flights from elsewhere in the UK, or international airports, will land at one of four Scottish airports, with Glasgow and Edinburgh being closest. View guides for public transport links from each airport to Dundee.
- Edinburgh International Airport
- Glasgow International Airport
- Aberdeen International Airport
- Prestwick International Airport
If you are arriving into Scotland from another country, normal travel rules currently apply. Please also check the Scottish Government Website prior to travel in case of any changes to travel advice.
You can search local travel info using Traveline.
Taxis
There are taxi ranks at Ninewells Hospital, in the city centre.
Local taxi firms include Tele-Taxis +44 (0)1382 825 825 and 20 30 20 +44 (0)1382 20 30 20.
Night bus service
DUSA runs a free nightly bus service which will take you anywhere you ask within the city boundary.