How to travel from Dundee to Edinburgh

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Travel Information to Edinburgh from Dundee

distanceDistance36 miles (58 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $10
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 32 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 1 h 7 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or ScotRail

Take a train or bus to travel 36 miles (58 km) from Dundee to Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dundee to Edinburgh.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dundee to Edinburgh

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 8 4Cheapest
Average price 16 8Cheapest
Average duration1h 8m1h 32m
Direct Options
First departure5:30 AM2:15 AM
Last departure11:56 PM11:55 PM
No. of daily departures649
Companies
  • Scotrail
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Cross Country
  • Caledonian Sleeper
  • FlixBus
  • Megabus

Travel options
from Dundee to Edinburgh

How to get from Dundee to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Dundee to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:25AM2h05
Dundee
11:30AMEdinburgh
$121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:35PM1h55
Dundee
11:30PMEdinburgh
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Scotrail
10:14AM1h09
Dundee station (DEE)
11:23AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Scotrail
09:48AM1h31
Dundee station (DEE)
11:19AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Cross Country
09:33AM1h21
Dundee station (DEE)
10:54AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$341One-way
0 transfers
Scotrail
08:40AM1h24
Dundee station (DEE)
10:04AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:25AM2h00
Dundee
12:25PMEdinburgh
$141One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:05AM1h36
Dundee, Seagate Bus Station
11:41AMEdinburgh
$201One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
09:35AM1h36
Dundee, Seagate Bus Station
11:11AMEdinburgh
$201One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey from Dundee to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, ScotRail and CrossCountry! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    FAQs: Travel from Dundee to Edinburgh

    FAQs: Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dundee to Edinburgh.
    FAQs

    There are 2 travel options to Edinburgh from Dundee. You can take a train or bus.

    The cheapest way to travel from Dundee to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

    This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Edinburgh:

    Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $10 (€9).

    The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Dundee is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 7 min.

    Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

    Bus takes on average 1 h 32 min.

    The Dundee to Edinburgh distance is around 36 miles (58 km).

    The average frequency per day from Dundee to Edinburgh is:

    • Around 23 buses per day.
    • 3 trains a day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Dundee to Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dundee to Edinburgh:

    • Most travelers board their bus from Dundee, Seagate Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
    • Most travelers take a train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dundee to Edinburgh:

    • You can go to Edinburgh from Dundee by bus with Megabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $5 (€4) with FlixBus from Dundee to Edinburgh on Omio.
    • You can travel by train to Edinburgh from Dundee with ScotRail, East Coast, CrossCountry or Caledonian Sleeper, and you can find East Coast Dundee to Edinburgh tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Dundee to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus available with Megabus or FlixBus 23 direct buses per day.
    • 3 direct trains per day with East Coast or Caledonian Sleeper.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dundee to Edinburgh.

    Omio customers who travel from Dundee to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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