There are 5 ways to get from Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry StreetM92
1h 29m£11–16Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dundee to Edinburgh55.7 mi
1h 35m£4–7Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 30m£6–80Bus via George Street
- Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to George StreetE1
1h 56mDrive 55.4 mi
- Drive from Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh55.4 mi
1h 8m£14–21
Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nethergate and arriving at Queensferry Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Dundee Science Centre and Edinburgh is 58 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs £11 - £16.
The bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Street takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Nethergate station.
Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs £11 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £80 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Dundee Science Centre, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Three other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Slessor Gardens to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dundee to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.
Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Dundee Science Centre to Edinburgh.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dundee Science Centre and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.