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Southampton to Edinburgh

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southampton to Edinburgh

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Ryanair
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KLM
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easyJet
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British Airways
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Loganair
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Ryanair
Website
3h 15m
Saturday and Sunday
$40.50–$253.16
KLM
Website
3h 35m
Monday to Friday
$240.50–$1,392.36
easyJet
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$34.18–$164.55
British Airways
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1h 23m
Every day
$126.58–$468.34
Loganair
Website
1h 23m
Every day
$126.58–$468.34
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
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Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
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Avanti West Coast
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First Great Western Service
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National Express
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Cross Country
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LNER
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Lumo
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ScotRail
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Caledonian Sleeper
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TransPennine Express Service
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South Western Railway
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Elizabeth Line
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Avanti West Coast
Website
4h 17m
Every 4 hours
$189.87–$430.36
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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First Great Western Service
Website
37 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
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National Express
Website
2h 35m
Hourly
$26.58–$37.97
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
51 min
Hourly
$44.30–$88.60
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
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LNER
Website
4h 22m
Hourly
$227.84–$329.10
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
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Lumo
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4h 23m
4 times a day
0800 031 8542
0800 031 8542
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ScotRail
Website
50 min
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$43.04
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
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Caledonian Sleeper
Website
55 min
6 times a week
$88.60–$113.92
+44 141 555 0888
+44 141 555 0888
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TransPennine Express Service
Website
1h 48m
5 times a day
$35.44–$88.60
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
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South Western Railway
Website
50 min
Hourly
$35.44–$88.60
0345 6000 650
0345 6000 650
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Elizabeth Line
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53 min
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$12.66–$32.91
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
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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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