How to travel from Edinburgh to Dundee
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4.6Travel Information to Dundee from Edinburgh
 Distance | 36 miles (58 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $13 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $13 (€11) • 1 h 7 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or ScotRail |
Travel 36 miles (58 km) by train or bus from Edinburgh to Dundee. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Dundee.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Dundee by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Dundee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel to Dundee from Edinburgh on CrossCountry, ScotRail and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Dundee from Edinburgh. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Dundee
There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dundee: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Dundee is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dundee:
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€11) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Edinburgh to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 7 min.
There are alternative travel options to Dundee that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 30 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 36 miles (58 km) between Edinburgh and Dundee.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Dundee is:
- 46 buses a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Edinburgh to Dundee 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 from Edinburgh to Dundee:
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Dundee.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Dundee:
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Ember for buses to Dundee. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Edinburgh to Dundee tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country can take you to Dundee by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for LNER from Edinburgh to Dundee for $13 (€11).
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Dundee with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Ember with 25 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dundee as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Edinburgh to Dundee.
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