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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Dundee
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee will cost around $ 30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 16.
Train schedule from Edinburgh to Dundee
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Dundee
Fastest Journey
1 h 10 m
Average
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
58 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for Dundee every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Dundee
 | Distance | 36 miles (58 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 12 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $18 (€15) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Scotrail, Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway |
Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee cover the 36 miles (58 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 12 min with our travel partners like Scotrail, Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $18 (€15), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $10 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Dundee.
Train providers: CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Dundee trains
Travel from Edinburgh to Dundee from $10 (€8) with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Edinburgh to Dundee you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Find cheap tickets for CrossCountry trains between Edinburgh and Dundee on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Edinburgh to Dundee train schedule from CrossCountry, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 36 miles (58 km) journey between Edinburgh and Dundee, including information on baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains to Dundee from Edinburgh in the Omio app, you can check to see if the CrossCountry trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. Check the CrossCountry train schedule for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Dundee from Edinburgh and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train between Edinburgh and Dundee with CrossCountry!
Read on for COVID-19 recommendations and policies for your CrossCountry train ticket between Edinburgh and Dundee:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee
Dundee, on Scotland's North Sea coast, is a resurgent city, with sightseers flocking to visit the V&A Design Museum and Captain Scott's research ship the Discovery. Visitors can take frequent direct trains from Edinburgh to Dundee seven days a week. Journeys up the east coast to Dundee from the Scottish capital take about one hour and 20 minutes on average. Departure times range from very early morning to late evening, ensuring there is usually a rail connection to suit most purposes.
Which train companies travel from Edinburgh to Dundee?
Scotland's national rail operator ScotRail provides the majority of the daily direct trains from Edinburgh to Dundee. In addition, Cross Country Trains and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) provide some direct connections on this route. The Serco Caledonian Sleeper service also stops at Edinburgh en route to Dundee.
How long is the train from Edinburgh to Dundee?
The fastest direct train from Edinburgh to Dundee is an afternoon ScotRail connection taking one hour and seven minutes to complete the 39 mile trip north from the Scottish capital. Most journeys on this route take eight to 15 minutes longer although some services can take one hour and 45 minutes to reach Dundee.
How many trains are there from Edinburgh to Dundee?
The ScotRail daily timetable offers departures from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee from very early morning, with connections every half hour until just after 11:00 p.m. There are four daily LNER direct services and two to three Cross Country Trains connections. The Caledonian Sleeper departs from Edinburgh very early in the morning from Monday-Saturday. Sunday schedules are less frequent, with the first departure to Dundee around 8:00 a.m. and an hourly service throughout the day and evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Dundee?
Departure train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station is located in the heart of the city, with local tram and bus connections available from nearby stops on Princes Street. The station concourse offers baggage storage facilities, a pub, coffee shop, food store, ATMs and taxi stands.
Arrival train station:Dundee Station is on the south side of the city center, with city bus services available from stops on Riverside Drive. Facilities at the station include a news vendor, coffee shop, cycle rental, WiFi and taxi stand.
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Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Dundee.
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The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Edinburgh Waverley, is located 0.2 miles (429 m) from the city center of Edinburgh.
The most popular arrival train station, Dundee, is located 0.4 miles (562 m) away from the city center of Dundee.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
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