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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee City is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dundee City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Overgate. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dundee City?

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 City?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dundee City is 58 miles. The road distance is 56.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee City without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £19 - £50.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dundee City bus from?

Edinburgh to Dundee City bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dundee City train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dundee City?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dundee City is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dundee City bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dundee City bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dundee City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dundee City?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dundee City is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Edinburgh to Dundee City.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Dundee City train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dundee City?

There are 937+ hotels available in Dundee City.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Dundee City?

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dundee City by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 25m
£19–50
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Dundeerideshare 55.3 mi
1h 26m
£6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
2h 5m
£7–13
Drive 56.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dundee Citycar 56.4 mi
1h 12m
£14–20

Edinburgh to Dundee City by train

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dundee City, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgate every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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