The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Dundee
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
6
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 €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for Dundee on Fri, Feb 27, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 27 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 8 m .
On Fri, Feb 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.
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Y39019Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 58 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Dundee train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Dundee trains for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y39060 | On time 11:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h40 | 12:40 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Y38526 | On time 8:31 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h14 | 9:45 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39019 | On time 9:01 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h24 | 10:25 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y38530 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h08 | 10:38 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39027 | On time 9:57 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h26 | 11:23 AM Dundee station (DEE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Edinburgh to Dundee trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs ScotRail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ScotRail, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Dundee.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare ScotRail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Edinburgh to Dundee.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Dundee.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Dundee.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Dundee
Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 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 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Edinburgh to Dundee trainsScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country 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.

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Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Dundee
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Queen Street by station sign
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