The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dundee to Edinburgh
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- DKK 56
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- DKK 115
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 45 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 51 m
- Buses on 13 Nov
- 43
- 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 DKK 115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only DKK 56.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 43 buses from Dundee to Edinburgh, including 11 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m 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.
FlixBus1:00 PM 2h05 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 3:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 56 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus8:25 AM 1h50 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 10:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 56 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus6:55 PM 1h55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 56 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus9:25 AM 2h00 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 11:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 56 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus4:55 PM 2h00 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 56 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus9:35 PM 1h45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 219 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus8:25 AM 1h50 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 10:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 56 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus10:55 PM 1h50 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 12:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 56 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus10:25 AM 1h55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 12:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 112 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus6:55 PM 1h55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station DKK 56 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dundee to Edinburgh
Buses from Dundee to Edinburgh run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at DKK 40 but you can travel from only DKK 40 by train.
There are 9 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 40m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price DKK 40 |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Dundee to Edinburgh trip
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Live departures
Dundee to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Edinburgh coaches for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h50 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h55 | 9:20 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h39 | 11:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h50 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h16 | 11:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h55 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h46 | 12:11 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h20 | 1:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h46 | 1:11 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h40 | 3:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h55 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 1:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h20 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h41 | 3:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 3:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h05 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h48 | 5:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h15 | 7:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h50 | 7:20 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) | 2h55 | 7:50 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 7:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h55 | 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h06 | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h55 | 7:50 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h55 | 8:50 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) | 5h50 | 12:45 AM 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 | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h45 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h39 | 12:14 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h10 | 12:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h50 | 12:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h36 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h34 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Dundee and Edinburgh
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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.

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 Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). 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
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 Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) 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 Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). ATMs are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Bus stop is accessible with a curbside stop.
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