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The Best Ways of Getting from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee

You can travel from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee by bus, train, taxi or rental car.

View the best transport options from Edinburgh Airport with Fly Dundee.

How to Get from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee 

Explore which mode of transport from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee is best suited for your journey.   

Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee

Ride in style and comfort on a direct Fly airport bus from Edinburgh to Dundee. Our Euro 6 Mercedes Turismo coaches feature toilets and other onboard amenities, including USB ports and air conditioning.

  • Frequency: 90 minutes, 24/7
  • Trip duration: 80 minutes
  • Price:  £23 one way, £28.50 return (advanced prices £16.90 one way, £22 return). Free with a National Entitlement Card and a Young Scot card. Turn up and go, or book your seat online for only a £1 fee.

Car Rental     

Multiple rental companies have kiosks at the airport terminal and convenient branches in Dundee city centre.

  • Frequency: Available 24/7 at various locations
  • Trip time: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Price: £35-47 per day on average plus fuel (roughly £15-20)

Taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee

A taxi to Dundee from Edinburgh Airport can be pricey, but it does offer comfort and privacy.

  • Frequency: Available 24/7 with advanced booking
  • Trip Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cost: £30-155 depending on provider and time of day 

Train from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee

Please note that there is no direct train from Dundee to Edinburgh Airport. Instead, you can take the airport tram to Edinburgh Gateway or Haymarket, then connect with a train to Dundee.

  • Frequency: Regular services throughout the day
  • Travel duration: 1 hour 25 minutes - 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Price: £17 - 45 one way

Please call our customer service line at +44 333 016 6162 or email enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk for any inquiries or assistance with purchasing tickets.

Fly-Coach: Hop on Holiday ready! 

Fly Coach runs a direct Edinburgh Airport bus to Dundee, in addition to our route to Aberdeen. Tickets can be booked online or at our CityHub located on Commercial Street, Dundee.

  • Free with National Entitlement or Young Scot Card: Travel free on a turn-up-and-ride basis, or secure your seat online for a £1 booking fee.
  • Ample luggage: One large (75×50×32 cm) or two medium (70×45×30 cm) suitcases
  • Professional service: Our friendly drivers will assist with luggage.
  • Wheelchair accessible: Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) compliant    

Book your ticket on our Fly buses from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee today.