Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
11
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 £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 11 trains that leave Edinburgh for Dundee every day 11 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 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 58 km
Train | Most popular Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 07:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h15 | 08:46 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 08:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h25 | 09:26 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 08:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h10 | 09:40 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 08:57 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h26 | 10:23 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 09:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h17 | 10:45 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h22 | 11:22 Dundee station (DEE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 23:56 |
For as little as £12 you can travel by train between Edinburgh and Dundee with ScotRail, East Coast and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
ScotRail from Edinburgh to Dundee train information:
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.
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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dundee, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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