Train Southampton to Edinburgh from £192 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Edinburgh takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 58m
Duration: 475 mi
Distance: £192
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

6h 23m

£153–261

Southampton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Southampton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

8:15 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
14h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 5:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 6:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

8:15 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
14h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 475.3 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 23m.

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