Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee

Edinburgh to Dundee train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland) to Dundee (Eastern Scotland). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

There are 39 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Edinburgh to Dundee is normally 1h30m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Dundee from Edinburgh, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Dundee train tickets

Edinburgh - Dundee prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Edinburgh to Dundee by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Edinburgh to Dundee in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £5 when booking your ticket 2 months in advance which is 64% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Dundee trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Edinburgh and Dundee by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Dundee to Edinburgh and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Edinburgh - Dundee train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Edinburgh Dundee train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Edinburgh to Dundee? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Edinburgh Dundee ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Edinburgh to Dundee (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

The price to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for an entire year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey