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Facts about the coach from Dundee to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and megabus that travel daily 102 times by bus from Dundee to Edinburgh in one click and book your bus ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh starting from £2.84!

Cheapest Bus £2.84
Fastest Bus 1h 30m
Earliest Coach 05:40
Latest Coach 22:40
Daily Bus Connections 102 Ø
Distance 58.1 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Dundee to Edinburgh

Every day, 102 buses from 3 coach companies leave Dundee for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a coach ticket for this route, starting from 02/12/2023 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/11
£4
Tuesday 28/11
£4
Wednesday 29/11
£8
Thursday 30/11
£5
Friday 01/12
£5
Saturday 02/12
£5
Sunday 03/12
£8
Monday 04/12
£3
Tuesday 05/12
£3
Wednesday 06/12
£9
Thursday 07/12
£4
Friday 08/12
£4
Saturday 09/12
£4
Sunday 10/12
£4
Monday 11/12
£4
Tuesday 12/12
£4
Wednesday 13/12
£9
Thursday 14/12
£4
Friday 15/12
£3
Saturday 16/12
£5
Sunday 17/12
£5
Monday 18/12
Tuesday 19/12
£5
Wednesday 20/12
£3
Thursday 21/12
£5
Friday 22/12
£5
Saturday 23/12
£6
Sunday 24/12

The cheapest time to travel from Dundee to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £3.00, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dundee to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.00.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dundee to Edinburgh, with £3.00. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.00.

How to save money travelling from Dundee to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dundee to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Dundee to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Dundee to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dundee to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dundee to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or megabus for the next days.
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    10:10
    Dundee
    Bus Station
    12:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £2.84
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    06:00
    Dundee
    Science Centre Bus Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £2.99
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    07:40
    Dundee
    Science Centre Bus Stop
    15:10
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £5.48
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 46m
    07:05
    Dundee
    Bus Station
    08:51
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    from £7.10
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 46m
    07:05
    Dundee
    Science Centre Bus Stop
    08:51
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    from £8.58
  • megabus
    1h 46m
    07:05
    Dundee
    Bus Station
    08:51
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    megabus
    Economy
    from £9.38
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    09:10
    Dundee
    Science Centre Bus Stop
    15:10
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £10.98
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 41m
    08:15
    Dundee
    Bus Station
    09:56
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    from £12.20
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    05:40
    Dundee
    Science Centre Bus Stop
    11:10
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £12.48
  • megabus
    1h 36m
    09:20
    Dundee
    Bus Station
    10:56
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    megabus
    Economy
    from £12.65
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 30m
    09:00
    Dundee
    Bus Station
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    from £14.40
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 41m
    08:15
    Dundee
    Science Centre Bus Stop
    09:56
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    from £15.88
  • megabus
    1h 36m
    10:20
    Dundee
    Bus Station
    11:56
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    megabus
    Economy
    from £17.34
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    09:10
    Dundee
    Science Centre Bus Stop
    11:10
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £17.98

More coach companies that typically serve the route Dundee to Edinburgh

Bus schedules change all the time. The following offers are not available anymore for buses from Dundee to Edinburgh, but may come back in the future. Keep an eye on them!

  • Parks of Hamilton
    1h 55m
    10:20
    Dundee
    Central Station
    12:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Temporarily not available: last found 19/04/2023
    Economy
    from £7.10
  • Parks of Hamilton
    1h 55m
    10:20
    Dundee
    Central Station
    12:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Temporarily not available: last found 03/06/2023
    Economy
    from £9.70
  • Parks of Hamilton
    1h 55m
    10:20
    Dundee
    Central Station
    12:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Temporarily not available: last found 29/04/2023
    Economy
    from £10.10
  • Parks of Hamilton
    1h 55m
    10:20
    Dundee
    Central Station
    12:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Temporarily not available: last found 18/04/2023
    Economy
    from £12.20
  • Parks of Hamilton
    1h 55m
    10:20
    Dundee
    Central Station
    12:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Temporarily not available: last found 14/04/2023
    Economy
    from £14.40

Frequency of bus connections between Dundee and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Dundee and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 132 daily coaches from Dundee to Edinburgh. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 81 daily coaches between Dundee and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 330 coaches from Dundee to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dundee and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Beloved coach companies from Dundee to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Dundee to Edinburgh from our users.

FlixBus from Dundee to Edinburgh

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Dundee to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £2.84
Fastest Coach 1h 35m
Earliest Coach 05:40
Last Coach 21:40
Daily Connections 56 Ø
Found on 02/12/2023

Find out more on our FlixBus page.

Scottish Citylink from Dundee to Edinburgh

Scottish Citylink

Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Dundee to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £7.10
Fastest Coach 1h 30m
Earliest Coach 07:05
Last Coach 22:40
Daily Connections 36 Ø
Found on 02/12/2023

Find out more on our Scottish Citylink page.

All bus stations and stops in Dundee and Edinburgh

In the map below you can see, where to find all bus stations in Dundee and Edinburgh.

Stations
Bus Station
Trades Ln 35A,
Duncan of Jordanstone College
Perth Rd ,
Science Centre Bus Stop
Stations
Barnton Junction
Queensferry Rd ,
Beechmount Balgreen Road
Central bus station
Multrees Walk 13-14,
College
Corstorphine
Drum Brae Avenue
Drum Brae S 103 ,
Edingburgh - Queensferry Street
Gateway
George Street
George St 47,
Gogarburn
Grassmarket Square
Greenside Row & Leith Street
Greenside Row & Leith Street ,
Gyle Center
Hanover Street
Hanover St ,
Maybury
Maybury Rd ,
Murrayfield Stadium
N St David St
Orchard Brae
Oxcars Drive
Park Central
Princes Street
Royal Highland Centre
Saughton
St Andrew Square
Stewart's Melville
Queensferry Rd ,

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dundee to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Dundee to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Dundee - Edinburgh? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dundee to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Dundee Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dundee Edinburgh bus trip is available from £2.84 and takes 2h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dundee to Edinburgh?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £2.84 to £17.98. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Edinburgh.

How many connections are available for the Dundee Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dundee to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 102 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Dundee take?

The quickest coach from Dundee to Edinburgh is provided by Scottish Citylink and takes 1h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14.40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dundee to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Dundee at 05:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dundee to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Dundee at 22:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dundee Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dundee to Edinburgh can travel with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and megabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Dundee and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and megabus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Dundee?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dundee Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dundee Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dundee to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dundee to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Dundee to Edinburgh

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Dundee to Edinburgh for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Dundee to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Dundee to Edinburgh for the next days.
  • CrossCountry
    1h 21m
    12:22
    Dundee
    Central Station
    13:43
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £8.10
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 18m
    11:04
    Dundee
    Central Station
    12:22
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £11.30
  • ScotRail
    1h 41m
    05:40
    Dundee
    Central Station
    07:21
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £12.50
  • ScotRail
    1h 19m
    07:15
    Dundee
    Central Station
    08:34
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    ScotRail
    First Class
    from £27.20

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