dundee city waterfront with a bridge and hill in the background

Trains to Dundee Station

Dundee Train Station is one of only two mainline train stations in Dundee city centre, along with Broughty Ferry Station, the oldest railway station in Scotland still in operation. Dundee Railway Station is the much larger of the two stations, serving 1.45 million passengers in 2022-23 with 68,000 interchanges.

Dundee Train Station is situated on South Union Street to the south of the city, just a few hundred metres North of the River Tay and a few miles east of Dundee Airport. Several landmarks are within walking distance of Dundee Train Station, including V&A Dundee, Overgate Shopping Centre, and Dundee Science Centre.

Dundee Train Station was initially opened in 1878 as Dundee Tay Bridge Railway Station and was renamed Dundee Train Station in 1965. Dundee Train Station was rebuilt in 2018 on the site of the old station.

Station Area Map

Dundee Station is located at the south end of the city centre of Dundee just North of the River Tay. The McManus Art Gallery & Museum, Broughty Castle Museum, and Camperdown Wildlife Centre are all near Dundee Train Station.

ScotRail operates and manages Dundee Train Station which has 4 platforms. Platform 1 is the westbound through platform for trains from Arbroath and Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley, platforms 2 and 3 are bay platforms, used for terminating trains from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Platform 4 is the eastbound through platform, used for trains to Arbroath and Aberdeen.

Scotrail runs most regular intercity and regional services from Dundee Train Station with destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. CrossCountry, London Northeastern Railway, and Caledonian Sleeper also operate trains through Dundee Station.

Dundee Station is on the East Coast Mainline, Edinburgh - Dundee line, Glasgow - Dundee Line, and Dundee - Aberdeen Line.Dundee Station is on the East Coast Mainline, Edinburgh - Dundee line, Glasgow - Dundee Line, and Dundee - Aberdeen Line.


Station Details and Facilities

Address

Dundee station, South Union Street, Dundee, City of Dundee DD1 4BY


General Information

Ticket Office Opening Hours

  • Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30
  • Saturday 06:25 - 19:30
  • Sunday 08:30 - 19:30

Staffing Level

Part Time

Customer Help Points

Opening Hours:

  • Monday - Saturday 06:25 - 19:30
  • Sunday 08:30 - 19:30

Ticket Buying and Collection

You can book train tickets to Dundee with Split My Fare. You will have the option to receive e-Tickets via email or collect your tickets from the self-service ticket machines or ticket office at Dundee Station.

Ticket Office Opening Hours

  • Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30
  • Saturday 06:25 - 19:30
  • Sunday 08:30 - 19:30

Accessible Ticket Machines

There are accessible ticket machines available at this station.

Height-adjusted ticket counter

A height-adjusted ticket counter is available at this station.

Induction Loop

An induction loop is available at this station.


Station Facilities

ATM

There is no ATM available at this station.

First Class Lounge

There is no First Class Lounge available at this station.

Seated Area

There is a seated area available at this station.

Waiting Room

There is a waiting room available at this station.

Refreshments

WH Smith

Baby Change

Baby change facilities are located on the platform.

Telephones

Telephones are available at this station taking Cards and Coins.

Web Kiosk

There is no Web Kiosk available at this station.

Post Box

There is no Post Box available at this station.

Tourist Information

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Bureau De Change

There is no Bureau De Change available at this station.


Accessibility

Assistance

Staff Help Available

Monday - Sunday 05:30 - 00:30

Ramp For Train Access

A ramp for train access is available at this station.

National Key Toilets

National Key Toilets are located on the platform.

Step Free Access

There is step free access at this Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available at this station.

Step Free Access

Category A Station


Parking

Car Park

Short Stay Car Park

Operator

Local Council

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day

Number of spaces

9

Accessible car park equipment

Wheelchair users may require assistance using equipment at this station


Bicycle Parking

Lockers, Stands

Storage sheltered: No

Storage spaces: 21

Storage CCTV: No


Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dundee station called?

Dundee Station has been called Dundee Station since 1965, prior to that it was called Dundee Tay Bridge Railway Station.

Is there parking at Dundee train station?

There is parking for 9 cars at Dundee Train Station. The car park is operated by Dundee Local Council and a charge applies.

How many platforms does Dundee station have?

Dundee Station has 4 platforms. Platform 1 is the westbound through platform for trains from Arbroath and Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley, platforms 2 and 3 are bay platforms, used for terminating trains from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Platform 4 is the eastbound through platform, used for trains to Arbroath and Aberdeen.

Does Dundee train station have lockers?

Dundee Train Station has lockers for bikes as well as stands.