There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Midlothian by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to GorebridgeEdinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 21m£14–83Bus, line 29 bus
- Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to George StreetE1
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Terminus29 / ...
2h 54mDrive 67.8 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Midlothian67.8 mi
1h 19m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationM92
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Shank BridgeX95
2h 56m£14–21
Dundee to Midlothian by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Midlothian is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Midlothian is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Slessor Gardens and arriving at Terminus via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Gorebridge via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Dundee and Midlothian is 70 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Midlothian without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £14 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Dundee to Midlothian, including transfers.
Dundee to Midlothian bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Slessor Gardens station.
Dundee to Midlothian train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Midlothian is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £14 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 29 bus, which costs and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Midlothian, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dundee to Gorebridge via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Slessor Gardens to Terminus via George Street and Princes Street in around 2h 54m.
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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/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gorebridge
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8
- 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/
- 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
- +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
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Princes Street to Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Shank Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee to Midlothian bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Dundee to Midlothian train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Midlothian is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Dundee to Midlothian.
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