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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Dundee
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€17
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 05
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
1 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 05
21
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 21 trains from Edinburgh to Dundee, including 21 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
C0197210:31 AM1h15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:46 AMDundee station (DEE)€171One-way0 transfers
L875912:00 PM1h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:25 PMDundee station (DEE)€171One-way0 transfers- L8758112:57 PM1h26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:23 PMDundee station (DEE)€171One-way0 transfers
- L875943:00 PM1h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:23 PMDundee station (DEE)€171One-way0 transfers
- L875388:00 AM1h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:32 AMDundee station (DEE)€171One-way0 transfers
- C146299:30 AM1h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:38 AMDundee station (DEE)€311One-way0 transfers
- C1463111:30 AM1h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:38 PMDundee station (DEE)€261One-way0 transfers
- C146237:31 AM1h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:40 AMDundee station (DEE)€171One-way0 transfers
- L870191:30 PM1h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:42 PMDundee station (DEE)€311One-way0 transfers
- C145756:30 AM1h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:42 AMDundee station (DEE)€171One-way0 transfers
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 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 €16.
Distance: 58 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €87 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 €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dundee costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Dundee train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Dundee trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87540 | On time 5:46 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h31 | 7:17 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G01069 | Delayed 5:17 PM 6:14 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h18 | 7:32 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80241 | Delayed 5:59 PM 6:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h20 | 7:08 PM 7:08 PMDundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87545 | On time 6:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 8:26 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14647 | On time 7:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h12 | 8:43 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14703 | On time 7:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h21 | 9:20 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01943 | On time 8:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h16 | 9:50 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87563 | On time 9:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h24 | 10:24 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87044 | On time 9:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h15 | 10:44 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87573 | On time 10:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h31 | 11:31 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87583 | On time 11:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h23 | 12:23 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
| C14619 | 5:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h18 | 6:48 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87521 | 5:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h28 | 7:27 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14575 | 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h12 | 7:42 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87529 | 6:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h24 | 8:19 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14623 | 7:31 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h09 | 8:40 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87538 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h32 | 9:32 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14625 | 8:29 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h16 | 9:45 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87543 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14629 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h08 | 10:38 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87551 | 9:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h24 | 11:23 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01972 | 10:31 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h15 | 11:46 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87560 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h22 | 12:22 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14631 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h08 | 12:38 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87571 | 11:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h22 | 1:21 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87581 | 12:57 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h26 | 2:23 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87019 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h12 | 2:42 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87591 | 2:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h25 | 3:25 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80218 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h15 | 3:47 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87594 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h23 | 4:23 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14638 | 3:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h13 | 4:43 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87523 | 3:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h20 | 5:19 PM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Dundee
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Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail from Edinburgh to Dundee trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Dundee 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 Edinburgh to Dundee
Dundee, on Scotland's North Sea coast, is a resurgent city, with sightseers flocking to visit the V&A Design Museum and Captain Scott's research ship the Discovery. Visitors can take frequent direct trains from Edinburgh to Dundee seven days a week. Journeys up the east coast to Dundee from the Scottish capital take about one hour and 20 minutes on average. Departure times range from very early morning to late evening, ensuring there is usually a rail connection to suit most purposes.
Which train companies travel from Edinburgh to Dundee?
Scotland's national rail operator ScotRail provides the majority of the daily direct trains from Edinburgh to Dundee. In addition, Cross Country Trains and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) provide some direct connections on this route. The Serco Caledonian Sleeper service also stops at Edinburgh en route to Dundee.
How long is the train from Edinburgh to Dundee?
The fastest direct train from Edinburgh to Dundee is an afternoon ScotRail connection taking one hour and seven minutes to complete the 39 mile trip north from the Scottish capital. Most journeys on this route take eight to 15 minutes longer although some services can take one hour and 45 minutes to reach Dundee.
How many trains are there from Edinburgh to Dundee?
The ScotRail daily timetable offers departures from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee from very early morning, with connections every half hour until just after 11:00 p.m. There are four daily LNER direct services and two to three Cross Country Trains connections. The Caledonian Sleeper departs from Edinburgh very early in the morning from Monday-Saturday. Sunday schedules are less frequent, with the first departure to Dundee around 8:00 a.m. and an hourly service throughout the day and evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Dundee?
Departure train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station is located in the heart of the city, with local tram and bus connections available from nearby stops on Princes Street. The station concourse offers baggage storage facilities, a pub, coffee shop, food store, ATMs and taxi stands.
Arrival train station:Dundee Station is on the south side of the city center, with city bus services available from stops on Riverside Drive. Facilities at the station include a news vendor, coffee shop, cycle rental, WiFi and taxi stand.
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Dundee 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 Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Dundee
Most Edinburgh to Dundee trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee station pair, with some services arriving at Broughty Ferry. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Dundee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Which Dundee station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
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.
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