Edinburgh to Dundee Trains From £8.00*

For a direct route from Edinburgh to Dundee, let ScotRail take you to the UNESCO City of Design in only 1 hour 10 minutes. Onboard, you’ll have a pleasant trip with fast Wi-Fi and spacious seats as standard.

Does ScotRail have enough luggage space?

ScotRail provides generous baggage space for passengers to store luggage securely. Where can they go? Small bags will fit comfortably under your seat, medium suitcases should be placed in the overhead luggage compartments, and luggage racks at the end of carriages are ideal for large items.

What do I get in ScotRail First Class?

ScotRail First Class means peace and quiet, plus complimentary food and drinks! Each ScotRail First Class carriages has 32 seats, which allows passengers to enjoy a quieter travel environment. On your personalised service, enjoy a complimentary hot drink or bottle of water, plus Scottish shortbread.

Can I buy food and drinks on ScotRail trains?

ScotRail passengers can purchase hot and cold drinks, plus snacks and light meals. On your journey from Edinburgh to Dundee, sip a hot chocolate or coffee, or tuck into tasty crisps or biscuits. Make the most of ScotRail deals like a hot drink and cake from just £4.

Is oat milk available on ScotRail?

Yes! Choose oat milk for a hot drink with a lower environmental impact when you travel with ScotRail.

Is ScotRail First Class worth it?

For maximum comfort, lounge back in ScotRail First Class recliners. If you want to get some work done, connect to free Wi-Fi. You’ll also find individual sockets and USB ports at your seat.

First Class with ScotRail is a great choice if you value extra space, comfier seats, or a productive workspace.

On the journey from Edinburgh to Dundee, these local station secrets will ensure you enjoy a convenient trip to the central Lowlands. ScotRail is a popular operator, with excellent onboard care and convenient, fast connections around Scotland.

Edinburgh (Waverley): Getting to the Platform

Edinburgh (Waverley) is the second busiest station in Scotland, so it can be confusing to find the right exit if you’re not used to the station layout.

• Edinburgh Station exits: A grand old building nestled between the city’s Old Town and Georgian New Town, Edinburgh (Waverley) offers a choice of ways out. Which exit should I take from Edinburgh Station? Choose the Princes Street exit for high-street shopping and easy access to the New Town, or the Market Street Exit for the fastest access to the Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle.
• Tram or bus: Get around the city on the popular Edinburgh Tram, or board a bus with Lothian Buses for a wide range of local connections. Explore Edinburgh with efficient public transport, or easily walk to the Old Town or the New Town from the station.

Onboard trains from Edinburgh to Dundee

Scotland has so much natural beauty and impressive feats of engineering prowess. Your route from Edinburgh to Dundee combines human ingenuity and nature’s greatest sights.

• Key Landmarks: You’ll cross the Forth Bridge, a one-and-a-half mile railway bridge over the Forth estuary, then bend to the right along the route of the Fife Coast Path, with beautiful expanses like Silver Sands Beach, Aberdour.
• The View Alert: For the best views, choose a seat on the Right-Hand Side of the carriage (facing North).

Arriving at Dundee

• Onward connections: Board Dundee buses from the train station for a quick route to the city centre. Operated by Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach, you can also go further afield to Cox's Stack, a Category A Listed Building in Lochee.
• Dundee by foot: Walk east or west along the river to explore everything this rejuvenated industrial city has to offer. Top attractions like V&A Dundee and Slessor Gardens are only a few minutes’ walk away.