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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Scotland is to bus which costs £28 - £90 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Glasgow Central via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Southampton to Scotland?

The distance between Southampton and Scotland is 368 miles. The road distance is 423 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £100 - £360.

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

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Scotland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Scotland?

The best way to get from Southampton to Scotland is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £360 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Southampton to Scotland bus arrive?

Southampton to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Scotland train arrive?

Southampton to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Scotland is 423 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Southampton to Scotland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Southampton to Scotland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Scotland 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
£88–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
12h 32m
£28–90
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 48m
£102–357
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 50m
£38–106
Drive 420.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Glasgowcar 420.6 mi
7h 8m
£102–147
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2h 50m
£33–169
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 51m
£43–184
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4h 38m
£91–327
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 54m
£101–317

Southampton to Scotland by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 366.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and 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 Glasgow Central via Wolverhampton in around 7h 48m.

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