What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee is to rideshare which costs £6 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dundee?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Dundee station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dundee?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dundee. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dundee?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dundee is 58 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dundee without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dundee?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dundee bus from?

Edinburgh to Dundee bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dundee train from?

Edinburgh to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dundee?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £13 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dundee bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dundee bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dundee train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dundee is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Dundee.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee?

Book your Edinburgh to Dundee train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Dundee?

Book your Edinburgh to Dundee bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 942+ hotels available in Dundee.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Dundee?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Dundee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh to Dundee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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Edinburgh to Dundee

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dundee. The best route is Train, a distance of 59.106 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 25m
£16–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
1h 43m
£6–13
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Dundeerideshare 55.3 mi
1h 26m
£6
Drive 55.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dundeecar 55.5 mi
1h 11m
£14–20

Edinburgh to Dundee by train

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.2 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dundee, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Dundee station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 43m. FlixBus also services this route every 15 minutes.

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