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

The cheapest train tickets from Dundee to Edinburgh start from £7. 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 Dundee to Edinburgh?

The average train journey time from Dundee to Edinburgh is 1h 19m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Dundee to Edinburgh route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 44 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 Dundee to Edinburgh?

The earliest train from Dundee to Edinburgh departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 22:49.

Which is the best train operator from Dundee to Edinburgh?

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 Dundee to Edinburgh?

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 Dundee to Edinburgh?

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 Dundee to Edinburgh?

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 Dundee to Edinburgh from £7

Next train departures

Next departures from Dundee to Edinburgh on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:49	Dundee	1h 11m	23:00	Gateway	CheapestFastest
Train	21:21	Dundee	1h 25m	22:46	Waverley	No tags
Train	21:21	Dundee	1h 25m	22:46	Waverley	No tags
Train	21:49	Dundee	1h 24m	23:13	Waverley	No tags
Train	22:12	Dundee	1h 18m	23:30	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Dundee to Edinburgh on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:08	Dundee	1h 17m	10:25	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:25	Dundee	1h 1m	18:26	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:15	Dundee	1h 20m	08:35	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:08	Dundee	1h 17m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:33	Dundee	1h 21m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Dundee to Edinburgh on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Dundee	1h 13m	08:28	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:25	Dundee	1h 1m	18:26	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:15	Dundee	1h 13m	08:28	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:08	Dundee	1h 17m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:33	Dundee	1h 21m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Dundee to Edinburgh on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:04	Dundee	1h 18m	16:22	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:24	Dundee	1h 11m	17:35	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:36	Dundee	1h 27m	09:03	Waverley	No tags
Train	11:04	Dundee	1h 20m	12:24	Waverley	No tags
Train	12:22	Dundee	1h 21m	13:43	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Dundee to Edinburgh on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Dundee	1h 20m	08:35	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:25	Dundee	1h 1m	18:26	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:15	Dundee	1h 20m	08:35	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:08	Dundee	1h 17m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:33	Dundee	1h 21m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Dundee to Edinburgh on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:33	Dundee	1h 14m	10:47	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	17:25	Dundee	1h 1m	18:26	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:15	Dundee	1h 20m	08:35	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:08	Dundee	1h 17m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:33	Dundee	1h 21m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Dundee to Edinburgh on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:33	Dundee	1h 14m	10:47	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	17:25	Dundee	1h 1m	18:26	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:15	Dundee	1h 20m	08:35	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:08	Dundee	1h 17m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:33	Dundee	1h 21m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Dundee to Edinburgh on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:13	Dundee	1h 11m	16:24	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:25	Dundee	1h 1m	18:26	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	07:15	Dundee	1h 20m	08:35	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:08	Dundee	1h 17m	10:25	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:33	Dundee	1h 21m	10:54	Waverley	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dundee to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1hAverage duration

37 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £33	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £52	Average duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg 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 Dundee to Edinburgh 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 Dundee to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Dundee to Edinburgh start from £7. 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 Dundee to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Dundee to Edinburgh is 1h 19m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Dundee to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 44 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 Dundee to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Dundee to Edinburgh departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 22:49.
Which is the best train operator from Dundee to Edinburgh?
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 Dundee to Edinburgh?
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 Dundee to Edinburgh?
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 Dundee to Edinburgh?
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

09/12

£27

10/12

£27

Today

£27

12/12

£18

13/12

£16

14/12

£13

15/12

£16

16/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Dundee to Edinburgh was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £50 for a train ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually ScotRail, CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.