There are 5 ways to get from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus M92
2h£12–24Bus via George Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus Ember
2h 37m£11–16Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2h 8m£19–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dundee-DND to Edinburgh57.1 mi
1h 11mDrive 57.1 mi
- Drive from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburghcar 57.1 mi
1h 11m£14–20
Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from West Park Road and arriving at Queensferry Street via Nethergate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Dundee Airport (DND) and Edinburgh is 60 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs £12 - £24.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Nethergate station.
Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 2h and costs £12 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Dundee Airport (DND), Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £10–21
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dundee-DND to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.
Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Dundee Airport (DND) to Edinburgh.
There are 3011+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dundee Airport (DND) and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























