The easiest way for students to get from Edinburgh Airport to the University of Dundee or Abertay University is the Fly coach. It runs non-stop to Dundee city centre in about 80 minutes, and student singles cost £8. You’ll arrive on Union Street, a short distance from both campuses.
If you’re flying in to start your studies, Fly gets you and your luggage to Dundee in one journey, with no tram, no train changes and no expensive taxi.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to the University of Dundee?
Take the Fly coach from Stop E at Edinburgh Airport to Union Street in Dundee, which takes about 80 minutes. The University of Dundee’s city campus is west of Union Street, around the Nethergate and Perth Road. You can walk from the stop, or take a short taxi ride if you have heavy bags or are heading to halls.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to Abertay University?
Take the Fly coach from Edinburgh Airport to Union Street in Dundee. Abertay University is on Bell Street, in the city centre, within walking distance of where the coach drops you off.
How much is the bus for students?
Student fares on Fly are £8 single or £16 return. That’s much cheaper than a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee, which can cost around £90.
Ticket
Single
Return
Student
£8
£16
Adult
£16.90
£18
Under 22? If you live in Scotland and are aged under 22, you can apply for a Young Scot National Entitlement Card and travel on Fly for free. If you’re arriving from outside Scotland, you won’t have one on your first journey. Once you’re settled in Dundee, it’s worth applying for future trips home. Read more about free travel with a Scottish bus pass.
What if my flight lands late?
Fly runs hourly, day and night, and the last coach leaves Edinburgh Airport at 00:30. If your flight lands in the evening, you can still get to Dundee the same night instead of paying for a hotel in Edinburgh.
Can I bring all my luggage?
Fly is built for airport travel, with luggage space underneath the coach for suitcases. Check the luggage allowance when you book, especially if you’re arriving with several large bags at the start of term.
Getting to your halls
From Union Street, you can walk to many city centre addresses or take a short taxi ride to your accommodation. Taxis are available near the coach stop and the railway station. Tell the driver the name of your halls, such as Belmont, Heathfield, Seabraes or West Park.
Going home for the holidays? Fly+ Taxi can collect you from selected Dundee areas, including Blackness and the West End, and take you to the coach for £12. Book it as an add-on at least 48 hours before you travel.
Tips for arriving students
- Book ahead for the start of term in September and January, when coaches are busiest.
- Keep your student ID handy for your student fare.
- Save the stop: Edinburgh Airport, Stop E.
- Plan your return trips: the £16 student return gets you back to the airport for holidays and flights home.
Heading back to the airport later in the year? See how students get from Dundee to Edinburgh Airport.
Students arriving in Dundee: frequently asked questions
How do international students get from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee?
Most international students take the Fly coach, which runs non-stop from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee city centre in about 80 minutes. Student singles cost £8. Board at Stop E outside the terminal and get off on Union Street, close to both universities.
How far is the University of Dundee from Edinburgh Airport?
The University of Dundee is about 80 minutes from Edinburgh Airport on the Fly coach. The coach arrives on Union Street in Dundee city centre, and the university’s city campus is a short walk or taxi ride from the stop.
Is there a student discount on the Edinburgh Airport to Dundee bus?
Yes. Fly offers student fares of £8 single and £16 return between Edinburgh Airport and Dundee. Under-22s who live in Scotland and hold a Young Scot National Entitlement Card can travel free.
What is the cheapest way for students to get from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee?
For most students, the cheapest way is the Fly student single at £8, or free travel with a Young Scot card if you live in Scotland and are under 22. Both are far cheaper than a taxi, which can cost around £90.
Can I get to Dundee if my flight lands late at night?
Yes. Fly runs day and night, and the last coach leaves Edinburgh Airport at 00:30. That means most evening arrivals can still reach Dundee the same night.