How to travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee is around 88km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DundeeEdinburgh Airport (EDI) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dundee.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Dundee.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Persevere Cabs

+ 22 others
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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance88km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 1h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee is around 88km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gogar Edinburgh Gateway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 5m.

Megabus UK and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Dundee from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take a taxi which will take 1hr and cost around £120 ($140).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee. We recommend that you take the bus to Dundee. instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dundee. The distance is around 88km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Transport options from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 5m
£13($15)
every 2 hours93km (58 miles)
Bus to Dundee City Centre, Bus Station2h 40m
£16($19)
hourly108km (67 miles)
Train
1h 25m
£21($25)
hourly88km (54 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£120($140)
on demand88km (55 miles)
Drive
1hr
£10($12)
on demand88km (55 miles)

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Airports near Dundee

The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Dundee
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Dundee
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Dundee