What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton is to bus which costs £55 - £220 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Southampton Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Southampton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton is 368 miles. The road distance is 417.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £170 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Southampton?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Southampton bus from?

Edinburgh to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Southampton train from?

Edinburgh to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Southampton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £290 and takes 6h 36m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Southampton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Southampton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Southampton is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Southampton?

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Southampton by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3h 35m
£80–204
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3h 55m
£53–207
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 36m
£178–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
11h 17m
£57–212
Drive 415.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Southamptoncar 415.3 mi
7h 32m
£101–145
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 2m
£86–290
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 35m
£82–188
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 42m
£88–210
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 10m
£84–252
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 27m
£199–369
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
14h 25m
£92–222

Edinburgh to Southampton by train and subway

110Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

£178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.2 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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 36m.

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