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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Southampton

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Southampton

Cheapest
7 h 18 min
Car
682 km.
from $37
Other
8 h 2 min
Bus
750 km.
from €520
Details
11 h 35 min
572 km.
from $165.04
6 h 47 min
573 km.
from $453.59
3 h 58 min
Train, Plane
572 km.
from $195.49
5 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
572 km.
from $133.97
5 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
572 km.
from $168.10
5 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
572 km.
from $164.95
8 h 24 min
572 km.
from $438.59
14 h 16 min
572 km.
from $102.28

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to West
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$39.24

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from London Victoria to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Birmingham to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.30–$88.60
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$278.47

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$51.90–$120.25
Train from Clapham Junction to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$113.92

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton is to bus via Birmingham which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 14h 16m.

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 15m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 .

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 Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

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 47m.

Is there a direct flight between Edinburgh and Southampton?

Yes, there are direct flights between Edinburgh and Southampton; these take 1h 25m and cost $92.39 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Edinburgh to Southampton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton is 589 km. The road distance is 682.7 km.

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 47m and costs $250 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 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 15m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $413.04 and takes 6h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Southampton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Southampton train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Southampton is 683 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Edinburgh to Southampton.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Southampton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Southampton. Prices start at $49.36 per night.
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