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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southampton to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Southampton to Edinburgh

Cheapest
7 h 18 min
Car
682 km.
from $37
Fastest
1 h 20 min
Plane
Other
8 h 2 min
Bus
750 km.
from €520
Details
11 h 46 min
572 km.
from $163.93
6 h 32 min
573 km.
from $454.83
5 h 3 min
Train, Plane
572 km.
from $132.91
4 h 54 min
Train, Plane
572 km.
from $159.02
4 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
572 km.
from $200.52
4 h 50 min
Train, Plane
572 km.
from $164.75
4 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
572 km.
from $287.04
8 h 17 min
572 km.
from $433.11
14 h 16 min
572 km.
from $101.04

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36
Plane from Southampton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,772.09

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Southampton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34
Plane from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
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 Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36

First Great Western Service

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26
Bus from Southampton to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.30–$88.60
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$278.47
Train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

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

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Woking
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$113.92

Elizabeth Line

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

Questions and Answers

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 $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 14h 16m.

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 6m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 .

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 Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

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 station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Southampton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Southampton and Edinburgh is 589 km. The road distance is 682 km.

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 32m and costs $239.13 - $423.91 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m 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 Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

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 6m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $423.91 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $173.91 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Southampton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

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 682 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Southampton to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Southampton to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Southampton to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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