Edinburgh to Dundee train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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 21 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
58 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for Dundee every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Dundee
 | Distance | 36 miles (58 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 18 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $29 (€26) |
 | Train frequency | 29 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 29 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Scotrail or Caledonian Sleeper |
Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee cover the 36 miles (58 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 18 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Scotrail or Caledonian Sleeper. Normally, there are 29 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $29 (€26), but the average price of train tickets is $29 (€26). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Dundee.
Train companies: CrossCountry and ScotRail from Edinburgh to Dundee trains
CrossCountry and ScotRail trains will get you from Edinburgh to Dundee from $29 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Edinburgh and Dundee you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Looking to travel by train from Edinburgh to Dundee? Omio can help you find that perfect route with CrossCountry. Check Omio to see current CrossCountry train schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Edinburgh to Dundee train and book CrossCountry tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train from Edinburgh to Dundee, you can expect to travel 36 miles (58 km) one-way with CrossCountry. If you search for trains between Edinburgh and Dundee in the Omio app, you can check if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with CrossCountry, we do the work for you to get you safely to Dundee from Edinburgh. Book that perfect Edinburgh to Dundee train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with CrossCountry!
Edinburgh to Dundee train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
- CrossCountry frequency: 1 a day
It’s easy to book your ScotRail train ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee online with Omio! Simply check the current ScotRail train schedules for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route between Edinburgh and Dundee as well as relevant travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap ScotRail train tickets online. Prices for ScotRail trains between Edinburgh and Dundee start at $29 (€26) one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 36 miles (58 km). If you search for ScotRail trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the ScotRail tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when traveling by train to Dundee from Edinburgh. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best Edinburgh to Dundee ScotRail train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
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.
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Edinburgh Waverley, is located 0.4 miles (660 m) from the city center of Edinburgh.
The most popular arrival train station, Dundee, is located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city center of Dundee.
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Dundee
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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.
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