The average train between Dundee and The Scottish Borders takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee to The Scottish Borders. 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 The Scottish Borders. 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 The Scottish Borders at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 11m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dundee to The Scottish Borders? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at The Scottish Borders station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Dundee to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Dundee to The Scottish Borders train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dundee and The Scottish Borders is 98.9 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 45m.