4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dundee:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dundee costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Dundee
How to get from Edinburgh to Dundee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Dundee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:15 PM2h30Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:15 PM2h30Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C146289:30 AM1h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:38 AMDundee station (DEE)$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
C0197110:31 AM1h15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:46 AMDundee station (DEE)$211One-way0 transfers- G802416:36 PM1h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:56 PMDundee station (DEE)$221One-way0 transfers
- G802162:32 PM1h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:48 PMDundee station (DEE)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:15 PM2h05Edinburgh, Bus Station4:20 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 PM2h05Edinburgh, Bus Station10:35 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:15 PM2h05Edinburgh, Bus Station8:20 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 07
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 14
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Dundee
Travel to Dundee 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 Edinburgh to Dundee.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dundee:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dundee costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 45 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Dundee as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Dundee by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember to go to Dundee by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
- 13 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember.
Travelling from Edinburgh to Dundee: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
