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Cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Dundee

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

Average

$10

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

07:45AM2h00

Edinburgh

09:45AMDundee

$91One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

08:35PM2h05

Edinburgh

10:40PMDundee

$101One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

10:35PM2h05

Edinburgh

12:40AMDundee

$101One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

06:35AM2h10

Edinburgh

08:45AMDundee

$101One-way

0 transfers

12:35PM2h10

Edinburgh

02:45PMDundee

$101One-way

0 transfers

Edinburgh to Dundee bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	06:35AM Edinburgh	3h10	09:45AM Dundee	1 transfer
FlixBus	06:35AM Edinburgh	2h10	08:45AM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	06:40AM Edinburgh	1h30	08:10AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	07:35AM Edinburgh	1h36	09:11AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	07:45AM Edinburgh	5h00	12:45PM Dundee	1 transfer
FlixBus	07:45AM Edinburgh	2h00	09:45AM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	08:00AM Edinburgh	2h11	10:11AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	08:35AM Edinburgh	1h36	10:11AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	08:50AM Edinburgh	2h21	11:11AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus	09:15AM Edinburgh	2h00	11:15AM Dundee	1 transfer
FlixBus	09:15AM Edinburgh	2h55	12:10PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	09:35AM Edinburgh	1h36	11:11AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	09:50AM Edinburgh	1h51	11:41AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	10:05AM Edinburgh	1h36	11:41AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:35AM Edinburgh	2h10	12:45PM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:35AM Edinburgh	4h10	02:45PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	10:35AM Edinburgh	1h36	12:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	10:50AM Edinburgh	2h21	01:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	11:05AM Edinburgh	1h36	12:41PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	11:35AM Edinburgh	1h36	01:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	11:50AM Edinburgh	2h21	02:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	12:05PM Edinburgh	1h36	01:41PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	12:35PM Edinburgh	1h36	02:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	12:35PM Edinburgh	2h10	02:45PM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	12:35PM Edinburgh	4h05	04:40PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	12:50PM Edinburgh	2h21	03:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	01:05PM Edinburgh	1h36	02:41PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	01:15PM Edinburgh	2h55	04:10PM Dundee	1 transfer
FlixBus	01:15PM Edinburgh	2h00	03:15PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	01:35PM Edinburgh	1h36	03:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	01:50PM Edinburgh	2h21	04:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	02:05PM Edinburgh	1h36	03:41PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	02:35PM Edinburgh	4h10	06:45PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	02:35PM Edinburgh	1h36	04:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	02:35PM Edinburgh	2h05	04:40PM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	02:50PM Edinburgh	2h21	05:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	03:05PM Edinburgh	1h36	04:41PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	03:15PM Edinburgh	2h55	06:10PM Dundee	1 transfer
FlixBus	03:15PM Edinburgh	2h00	05:15PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	03:35PM Edinburgh	1h36	05:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	03:50PM Edinburgh	2h27	06:17PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	04:05PM Edinburgh	1h42	05:47PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	04:35PM Edinburgh	2h10	06:45PM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	04:35PM Edinburgh	4h05	08:40PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	04:35PM Edinburgh	1h42	06:17PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	04:50PM Edinburgh	2h27	07:17PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	05:05PM Edinburgh	1h42	06:47PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	05:35PM Edinburgh	1h42	07:17PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	05:55PM Edinburgh	2h20	08:15PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	06:05PM Edinburgh	1h40	07:45PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	06:35PM Edinburgh	2h05	08:40PM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	06:35PM Edinburgh	1h40	08:15PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	06:35PM Edinburgh	4h05	10:40PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	06:55PM Edinburgh	2h16	09:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
Megabus	07:05PM Edinburgh	1h35	08:40PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	07:30PM Edinburgh	2h55	10:25PM Dundee	1 transfer
FlixBus	07:30PM Edinburgh	2h00	09:30PM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	07:35PM Edinburgh	1h36	09:11PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	08:20PM Edinburgh	1h50	10:10PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus	08:35PM Edinburgh	2h05	10:40PM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	08:35PM Edinburgh	4h05	12:40AM Dundee	1 transfer
Megabus	08:40PM Edinburgh	1h30	10:10PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	09:55PM Edinburgh	1h53	11:48PM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:35PM Edinburgh	2h05	12:40AM Dundee	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	11:25PM Edinburgh	1h53	01:18AM Dundee, Seagate Bus Station	0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Edinburgh to Dundee

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

1 h 30 m

Average

2 h 13 m

Buses per day

Distance

58 km

Of the 65 buses that leave Edinburgh for Dundee every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

06:40AM1h30

Edinburgh

08:10AMDundee, Seagate Bus Station

$161One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

08:40PM1h30

Edinburgh

10:10PMDundee, Seagate Bus Station

$161One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

07:05PM1h35

Edinburgh

08:40PMDundee, Seagate Bus Station

$161One-way

0 transfers

07:35AM1h36

Edinburgh

09:11AMDundee, Seagate Bus Station

$161One-way

0 transfers

08:35AM1h36

Edinburgh

10:11AMDundee, Seagate Bus Station

$161One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Dundee

Distance	36 miles (58 km)
Average bus duration	1 h 30 min
Average bus ticket price	$12 (€10)
Bus frequency	9 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day
Bus providers	Megabus or FlixBus

Buses from Edinburgh to Dundee cover the 36 miles (58 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 30 min with our travel partners like Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 9 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $12 (€10), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $6 (€5). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, Seagate Bus Station.

Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus and ScotRail from Edinburgh to Dundee

You can travel by bus between Edinburgh and Dundee with Megabus, FlixBus and ScotRail for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Edinburgh to Dundee with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 2 h
Cheapest Price: $2

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

ScotRail from Edinburgh to Dundee bus information:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $15
ScotRail frequency: 14 a day

FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Dundee

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Dundee with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Dundee.

Cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Dundee can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Edinburgh to Dundee is $12 (€10); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Edinburgh to Dundee is 1 h 30 min to travel the 36 mile (58 km) long journey, with around there are 9 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Edinburgh to Dundee leaves at 6: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Edinburgh to Dundee leaves at 10: 25 PM.

Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Edinburgh to Dundee with Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

For the best Edinburgh to Dundee bus to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Edinburgh and Dundee to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station, located 0.2 miles (261 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Dundee from Edinburgh is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Dundee by bus is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Dundee including taking a train or bus.