The average train between Leith and Southampton takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Leith to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leith and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leith is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leith to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leith to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Leith station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Leith to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Leith to Southampton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leith and Southampton is 575.6 km. The road distance is 765 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Reading in around 6h 25m.