The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Dundee
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
26
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 26 trains that leave Edinburgh for Dundee every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.
C0197110:311h15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:46Dundee station (DEE)£151One-way0 changes
G8024118:361h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:56Dundee station (DEE)£161One-way0 changes
G8021614:321h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:48Dundee station (DEE)£181One-way0 changes
K6167418:141h18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:32Dundee station (DEE)£261One-way0 changes
L8759013:591h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:27Dundee station (DEE)£281One-way0 changes
C146289:301h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:38Dundee station (DEE)£281One-way0 changes
C146227:301h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:40Dundee station (DEE)£281One-way0 changes
C1463915:301h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:40Dundee station (DEE)£281One-way0 changes
C1464116:291h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:39Dundee station (DEE)£281One-way0 changes
C1464719:311h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:43Dundee station (DEE)£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
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, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14637 | On time 17:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h13 | 18:13 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69904 | On time 17:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h20 | 18:56 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
K61558 | On time 18:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h18 | 19:31 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80242 | On time 18:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h16 | 19:51 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15260 | On time 19:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h20 | 20:57 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14649 | On time 21:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h21 | 22:21 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15263 | On time 22:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h31 | 23:59 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
L87522 | 6:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 7:27 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14574 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h12 | 7:42 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87530 | 6:55 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h25 | 8:20 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14622 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h10 | 8:40 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87537 | 7:58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h23 | 9:21 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14626 | 8:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h14 | 9:45 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87544 | 9:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h24 | 10:25 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14628 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h08 | 10:38 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87552 | 9:57 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h26 | 11:23 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01971 | 10:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h15 | 11:46 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87561 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h22 | 12:22 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87580 | 12:58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h25 | 14:23 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14635 | 13:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h14 | 14:42 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87590 | 13:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h28 | 15:27 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80216 | 14:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h16 | 15:48 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87595 | 15:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h24 | 16:24 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14639 | 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h10 | 16:40 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87524 | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h22 | 17:22 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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 7m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee
Scotrail provides most direct trains from Edinburgh to Dundee, with some additional connections available from Virgin Trains East Coast. The weekday schedule begins at 5:30 a.m and continues with departures roughly every half hour until the final train leaves the capital just after 11:00 p.m. Journey times vary from just over an hour to an hour and 45 minutes. Sunday services are less frequent, with a first departure from Edinburgh just after 8:00 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Dundee?
Departure Station: Edinburgh Waverley The capital's main railway station has a very central position, well-served by regular trams and buses on nearby Princes Street, and by night buses and airport shuttle services from Waverley Bridge. Taxis are available from a rank inside the station concourse.
Arrival Station: Dundee Dundee railway station is located centrally, by the waterfront, about five minutes walk from the city centre. City buses depart nearby from stops on South Marketgait or Nethergate. There is a taxi rank by the main entrance.
FAQs: Edinburgh to Dundee train
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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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and 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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