The average train between Dundee and Edinburgh takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Dundee to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dundee and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
Dundee to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dundee to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Edinburgh is 59.1 km. The road distance is 93 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Three other operators also service this route.