4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Dundee to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€6
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€13
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 57 m
Buses on Sep 17
52
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 52 buses from Dundee to Edinburgh, including 10 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
FlixBus10:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)12:55 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)7:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:25 AM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)9:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM2h05Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)3:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)6:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 PM1h45Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)11:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)7:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)5:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station€121One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:25 AM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)9:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:55 PM2h00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)12:55 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dundee to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 58 km
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Dundee to Edinburgh:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Edinburgh costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
Live departures
Dundee to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Edinburgh buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h48 | 5:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 7:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h12 | 8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h06 | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 7h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h25 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h01 | 9:56 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h25 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h38 | 11:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h43 | 12:08 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h39 | 12:14 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h20 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h45 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h46 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h00 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 11:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h46 | 12:11 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h35 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h35 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h46 | 1:11 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h35 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h49 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h46 | 3:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h30 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h30 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dundee to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Dundee to Edinburgh run on average 49 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 58 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Dundee to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Dundee to Edinburgh with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dundee to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Edinburgh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dundee to Edinburgh
Most Dundee to Edinburgh buses use the Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). Use this guide to compare Dundee and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) from Dundee city centre
Which Edinburgh station do buses from Dundee arrive at?
Getting to Edinburgh, Bus Station from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). ATMs are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Bus stop is accessible with a curbside stop.
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