How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Dundee?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Dundee start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Dundee?

The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Dundee is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 39 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 2m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Dundee route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 45 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail , London North Eastern Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Dundee?

The earliest train from Edinburgh to Dundee departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 23:10.

Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Dundee?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Dundee?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Dundee?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Dundee?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Edinburgh to Dundee from £7

Next train departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Dundee on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:31	Waverley	1h 15m	11:46	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	09:35	Haymarket	1h 3m	10:38	Dundee	Fastest
Train	09:30	Waverley	1h 8m	10:38	Dundee	No tags
Train	10:31	Waverley	1h 15m	11:46	Dundee	No tags
Train	09:30	Waverley	1h 8m	10:38	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Dundee on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:31	Waverley	1h 14m	09:45	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	09:35	Haymarket	1h 3m	10:38	Dundee	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	No tags
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	No tags
Train	07:58	Waverley	1h 23m	09:21	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Dundee on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	09:35	Haymarket	1h 3m	10:38	Dundee	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	No tags
Train	07:58	Waverley	1h 23m	09:21	Dundee	No tags
Train	08:31	Waverley	1h 14m	09:45	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Dundee on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	09:35	Haymarket	1h 3m	10:38	Dundee	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	No tags
Train	07:58	Waverley	1h 23m	09:21	Dundee	No tags
Train	08:31	Waverley	1h 14m	09:45	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Dundee on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	09:35	Haymarket	1h 3m	10:38	Dundee	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	No tags
Train	07:58	Waverley	1h 23m	09:21	Dundee	No tags
Train	08:31	Waverley	1h 14m	09:45	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Dundee on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:31	Waverley	1h 9m	08:40	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	16:36	Haymarket	1h 2m	17:38	Dundee	Fastest
Train	07:31	Waverley	1h 9m	08:40	Dundee	No tags
Train	08:00	Waverley	1h 32m	09:32	Dundee	No tags
Train	08:29	Waverley	1h 16m	09:45	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Dundee on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Waverley	1h 19m	10:29	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	10:54	Haymarket	1h 8m	12:02	Dundee	Fastest
Train	09:10	Waverley	1h 19m	10:29	Dundee	No tags
Train	09:35	Waverley	1h 23m	10:58	Dundee	No tags
Train	18:13	Waverley	1h 18m	19:31	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Dundee on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:01	Waverley	1h 24m	10:25	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	09:35	Haymarket	1h 3m	10:38	Dundee	Fastest
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	No tags
Train	07:30	Waverley	1h 10m	08:40	Dundee	No tags
Train	07:58	Waverley	1h 23m	09:21	Dundee	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Dundee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Dundee. The journey takes about 3 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

131bus per day

3h 54mAverage duration

36 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £28	Average duration3h 54m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £52	Average duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Dundee by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Dundee?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Dundee start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Dundee?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Dundee is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 39 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 2m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Dundee route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 45 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Dundee?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Dundee departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 23:10.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Dundee?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Dundee?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Dundee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Dundee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

£28

14/12

£27

Today

£16

16/12

£16

17/12

£16

18/12

£16

19/12

£16

20/12

£15

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Dundee was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Dundee as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £50 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-20.