There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Broughty FerryEdinburgh - Aberdeen
1h 48m£15–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M92
1h 59m£12–18Drive 58.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry58.2 mi
1h 16m£15–21Train via Dundee
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 58m£12–79Bus via Railway Station
- Take the bus from George Street to Railway StationE1
2h 10m
Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Broughty Ferry. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 and arriving at Queen Street via Sugarhouse Wynd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Broughty Ferry. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Broughty Ferry is 93 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £15 - £40.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Broughty Ferry takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11.
Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £15 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Broughty Ferry, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Broughty Ferry 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Broughty Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Dundee Seagate Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Broughty Ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry.
Book your Edinburgh to Broughty Ferry train tickets online with Omio.
There are 799+ hotels available in Broughty Ferry.




























