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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Dundee
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.
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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.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Dundee was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £14To 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 £14 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 £14, which is on 2025-12-14.
Usually ScotRail 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.
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