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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dundee to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
9S$
Average price
25S$
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh will cost around 25S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 9S$.
Of the 50 buses that leave Dundee for Edinburgh every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus4:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)6:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station9 S$1One-way0 changes- FlixBus2:55 PM2h05Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)5:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station9 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus5:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)7:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station9 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:55 PM2h05Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station9 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)12:55 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station9 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus9:35 PM1h45Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)11:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station42 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus4:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)6:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station9 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus5:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)7:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station9 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)5:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station23 S$1One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)1:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station37 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dundee to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 8S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 8S$, and a train costs an average of 8S$.
Distance: 58 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
13S$ Average Price Cheapest | 24S$ Average Price |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dundee to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Edinburgh coaches for today, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h46 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 11:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 12:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h35 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 1:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h35 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h35 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h49 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h30 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h46 | 3:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h30 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h48 | 5:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h12 | 8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h25 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h06 | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 7h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h25 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h01 | 9:56 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h38 | 11:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h43 | 12:08 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h20 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h45 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dundee to Edinburgh
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Buses from Dundee to Edinburgh run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 8S$ but you can travel from only 8S$ by train.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 58 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price 8S$ |
Buses per day 54 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Dundee to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Dundee to Edinburgh with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as 8S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dundee to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Edinburgh by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Edinburgh
Most Dundee to Edinburgh buses use the Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Ingliston, Airport (Stance C). Use this guide to compare Dundee and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) from Dundee city centre
Getting to Dundee, Seagate Bus Station from Dundee city centre
Dundee, Seagate Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Dundee, Seagate Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station. ATMs are available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Which Edinburgh station do buses from Dundee arrive at?
Getting to Edinburgh, Bus Station from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Ingliston, Airport (Stance C) from Edinburgh city centre
Getting to Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square from Edinburgh city centre
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