Cities Near Dundee
Cities near Dundee, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Livingston. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Dundee, UK is Dunfermline, about 33 mi (53 km) away — roughly 59 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Edinburgh | 37 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Livingston | 44 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cumbernauld | 53 mi / 86 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Aberdeen | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hamilton | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Glasgow | 65 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Carlisle | 109 mi / 175 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sunderland | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Dundee
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Livingston, Cumbernauld, Aberdeen. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Dundee
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Carlisle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Dundee include Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Livingston, Cumbernauld, Aberdeen. The closest is Dunfermline, about 33 miles (53 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Dunfermline
- → Best time to visit Edinburgh
- → Best time to visit Livingston
- → Best time to visit Cumbernauld
- → Best time to visit Aberdeen
- → Best time to visit Hamilton
- → Best time to visit Glasgow
- → Best time to visit Carlisle
- → Best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne
- → Best time to visit Sunderland