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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Southampton is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Southampton is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Leith to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Leith to Southampton?

The distance between Leith and Southampton is 475 miles. The road distance is 419.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Leith to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Southampton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leith to Southampton?

The best way to get from Leith to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 12h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Leith to Southampton bus arrive?

Leith to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Leith to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Southampton is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Leith to Southampton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leith to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Leith to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 8m
£143–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
12h 4m
£49–98
Drive 416.7 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Southamptoncar 416.7 mi
7h 31m
£103–149
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3h 48m
£90–214
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 29m
£174–318
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
13h 20m
£85–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
4h 3m
£60–196
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 45m
£66–158
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 Chichestertrain
3. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 54m
£74–184
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 27m
£86–224
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 36m
£118–340

Leith to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

201Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leith to Southampton.

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Distance: 471.8 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Coach Station via London Victoria in around 12h 4m.

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