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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Edinburgh is to bus via Birmingham which costs £55 - £85 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Southampton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Southampton and Edinburgh is 368 miles. The road distance is 421.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Southampton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Edinburgh bus from?

Southampton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Edinburgh train from?

Southampton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Southampton to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £330 and takes 6h 22m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Southampton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Southampton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Southampton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Southampton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Edinburgh is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Southampton to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Southampton to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3h 11m
£88–230
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 56m
£51–205
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 22m
£193–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 41m
£59–81
Drive 418.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Edinburghcar 418.7 mi
7h 24m
£103–149
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 39m
£95–276
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 8m
£75–166
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 25m
£109–374
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 27m
£178–565
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
12h 50m
£58–81

Southampton to Edinburgh by train and subway

151Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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 22m.

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