4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Oct 01
€18
Average ticket price on Oct 01
€21
Fastest journey on Oct 01
1 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Oct 01
1 h 17 m
Trains on Oct 01
6
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Thu, Oct 01, we found 6 trains from Dundee to Edinburgh, including 6 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 01 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Thu, Oct 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 m 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.
L8706910:14 AM1h09Dundee station (DEE)11:23 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€181One-way0 transfers- L875669:48 AM1h27Dundee station (DEE)11:15 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€181One-way0 transfers
- L875558:40 AM1h25Dundee station (DEE)10:05 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€181One-way0 transfers
C019429:08 AM1h17Dundee station (DEE)10:25 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€201One-way0 transfers
G011539:33 AM1h21Dundee station (DEE)10:54 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€241One-way0 transfers
- L8706910:14 AM1h09Dundee station (DEE)11:23 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€181One-way0 transfers
- C146618:26 AM1h12Dundee station (DEE)9:38 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€311One-way0 transfers
- C019429:08 AM1h17Dundee station (DEE)10:25 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€201One-way0 transfers
- G011539:33 AM1h21Dundee station (DEE)10:54 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€241One-way0 transfers
- L875558:40 AM1h25Dundee station (DEE)10:05 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€181One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Dundee to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Edinburgh trains for today, Wednesday, September 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87566 | On time 9:48 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h27 | 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87069 | On time 10:14 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h09 | 11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87575 | On time 10:41 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h32 | 12:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02007 | On time 11:09 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h16 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87072 | On time 12:10 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h13 | 1:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87593 | On time 12:39 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h28 | 2:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87074 | On time 1:18 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h10 | 2:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87597 | On time 1:42 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h24 | 3:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87075 | On time 2:19 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h10 | 3:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87599 | On time 2:40 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h31 | 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87079 | On time 3:13 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h11 | 4:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87527 | On time 3:43 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h30 | 5:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01989 | On time 4:10 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h15 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87536 | On time 4:38 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h32 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87081 | On time 5:25 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h07 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87542 | On time 5:40 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h32 | 7:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87549 | On time 6:47 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h25 | 8:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01960 | On time 7:34 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h15 | 8:49 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87558 | On time 7:43 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h31 | 9:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87084 | On time 8:30 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14661 | 8:26 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h12 | 9:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87555 | 8:40 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h25 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01942 | 9:08 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h17 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01153 | 9:33 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 1h21 | 10:54 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Edinburgh
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Trains from Dundee to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Dundee to Edinburgh trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Dundee and Edinburgh from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Dundee to Edinburgh
There are 32 trains from Dundee to Edinburgh each weekday. The first of these services leaves at around 6:00 a.m. and the last at about 10:50 pm. Most of the trains are operated by ScotRail, with the remaining services being operated by CrossCountry and LNER.
Dundee to Edinburgh Train Times: Daily departures
The first of the trains from Dundee to Edinburgh each weekday departs at about 6:00 a.m. and the last at around 10:50 p.m. There are 32 departures each day, at about 20 to 30-minute intervals.
How long is the journey by train from Dundee to Edinburgh?
Most journeys take between one hour and one hour 30 minutes to complete. The distance covered is approximately 60 miles and travelling the distance by car would take around the same time as it does by train.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Dundee to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: All trains leave from Dundee Station which is centrally located. The University of Dundee is a short walk away, as are many hotels, restaurants and shopping centres. The station is relatively small and has limited facilities, but these do include a buffet and convenience store. Disabled access is available, and wheelchairs can be provided if required. Taxis and buses are available outside the station.
Arrival train station: Most trains head first for Edinburgh's Haymarket station before headings onwards to Waverley Station. The distance between the two stations is about one mile. There are 12 trains a day that head on to Slateford from here.
Both Haymarket and Waverley stations are centrally located and are well-serviced by restaurants and convenience stores. Both have easy access to taxis and coach and train travel. Both stations have step-free access for passengers with limited mobility.
Slateford Station serves the area of Slateford in Edinburgh. This is a small, unmanned station with limited facilities. Taxis are available from the station but only if they are pre-booked.
Which train companies travel from Dundee to Edinburgh?
The train journey between Dundee and Edinburgh is operated by ScotRail, CrossCountry and LNER.
ScotRail Dundee to Edinburgh
ScotRail operates 20 direct trips between Dundee and Edinburgh each weekday at approximately 45-minute intervals. Most of the trips head for Edinburgh's Haymarket station before making their way to the Waverley Station. Seven of the trips then head for Slateford. Two additional dedicated trips to Slateford are offered each day, each involving one transfer.
CrossCountry Dundee to Edinburgh
CrossCountry operates three trips between Dundee and Edinburgh each day. All three trips are direct. These trains leave at approximately 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:50 p.m. each day.
LNER Dundee to Edinburgh
LNER operates four direct journeys between Dundee and Edinburgh each day. Three of these trips offer Slateford as an additional destination with one transfer required.
Dundee to Edinburgh Trains: Services on board
All operators on the route between Dundee and Edinburgh offer standard and first-class tickets. First-class passengers enjoy larger seats with more leg room. ScotRail offers free morning newspapers in first-class.
All three operators allow three pieces of luggage - one piece of hand luggage and two suitcases. Bicycles, prams and wheelchairs can be brought on board as long as they are folded. Domestic animals can accompany passengers but must be kept on a lead or in a cage. Two animals per passenger may travel free of charge. Additional animals will incur a charge of half the normal passenger fee per pet.
All three operators offer assistance to the disabled. It is worth noting, though, for the trips to Slateford operated by ScotRail and LNER, that this small station is not disabled-friendly.
How do I find cheap train tickets from Dundee to Edinburgh?
Booking in advance is always wise to increase the chances of securing cheaper tickets. Equally, booking online, using a site like Omio will allow comparison of prices across operators, and across different times of day and different days. Being flexible with date of travel and time of day for departure will often unlock the best discounts, especially with travel during off-peak times. Such sites will also provide details of the special discounts offered by all operators.
FAQs: Trains from Dundee to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Edinburgh by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dundee to Edinburgh
Most Dundee to Edinburgh trains use the Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Dundee and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dundee station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Dundee from Dundee city centre
Dundee train station facilities and services
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dundee: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Broughty Ferry from Dundee city centre
Broughty Ferry is 5 km from Dundee city centre. Public transport options include:
Broughty Ferry train station facilities and services
Broughty Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Broughty Ferry.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Broughty Ferry: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Broughty Ferry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Broughty Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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