4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Edinburgh
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €21
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €29
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 1 h 9 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 1 h 17 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 58 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €21.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 6 trains from Dundee to Edinburgh, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
C019429:08 AM 1h17 Dundee station (DEE) 10:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €21 1 One-way 0 changes
G011539:33 AM 1h21 Dundee station (DEE) 10:54 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €25 1 One-way 0 changes
L875558:40 AM 1h25 Dundee station (DEE) 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 0 changes- L87566
9:48 AM 1h27 Dundee station (DEE) 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 0 changes - C14661
8:26 AM 1h12 Dundee station (DEE) 9:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 0 changes
- L87069
10:14 AM 1h09 Dundee station (DEE) 11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 0 changes - C14661
8:26 AM 1h12 Dundee station (DEE) 9:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 0 changes - C01942
9:08 AM 1h17 Dundee station (DEE) 10:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €21 1 One-way 0 changes - G01153
9:33 AM 1h21 Dundee station (DEE) 10:54 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €25 1 One-way 0 changes - L87555
8:40 AM 1h25 Dundee station (DEE) 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €32 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dundee to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Dundee to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14661 | 8:26 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h12 | 9:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87555 | 8:40 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h25 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01942 | 9:08 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h17 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01153 | 9:33 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h21 | 10:54 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87566 | 9:48 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h27 | 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87069 | 10:14 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h09 | 11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
FAQs: Dundee to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Edinburgh by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Edinburgh
Most Dundee to Edinburgh trains use the Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Dundee and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dundee station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Dundee from Dundee city centre
Dundee train station facilities and services
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dundee: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Broughty Ferry from Dundee city centre
Broughty Ferry is 5 km from Dundee city centre. Public transport options include:
Broughty Ferry train station facilities and services
Broughty Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Broughty Ferry.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Broughty Ferry: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Broughty Ferry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Broughty Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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