The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 6 trains that leave Dundee for Edinburgh on Fri, Jan 02, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 02 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Fri, Jan 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
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Y39042Dundee - EdinburghCompare ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper




Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dundee to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:10 PM Dundee | 1h15 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 2 | |||||
Y11830 | On time 9:08 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h17 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C74726 | On time 9:33 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h21 | 10:54 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39042 | On time 9:48 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h27 | 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39051 | On time 10:41 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h32 | 12:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11838 | On time 11:09 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h16 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39061 | On time 11:45 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h26 | 1:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Dundee to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
ScotRail as well as LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper offer trains services from Dundee to Edinburgh. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Dundee to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio vs ScotRail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ScotRail, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Dundee to Edinburgh.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare ScotRail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Dundee to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While ScotRail tickets can be bought on ScotRail's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper to help you choose the right option for your journey from Dundee to Edinburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Dundee to Edinburgh.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Edinburgh
Trains from Dundee to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Dundee to Edinburgh trainsScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Dundee and Edinburgh from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dundee to Edinburgh
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
Popular train stations from Dundee to Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Queen Street by station sign
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
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