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Edinburgh to Southampton

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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Southampton, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Southampton

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Ryanair
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easyJet
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Loganair
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 20m
Saturday
$43.04–$291.13
easyJet
Website
3h 35m
Friday
$56.96–$291.13
Loganair
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$126.58–$468.34
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
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BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
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megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
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National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
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Avanti West Coast
Website
Thameslink
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
LNER
Website
Lumo
Website
ScotRail
Website
South Western Railway
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Elizabeth Line
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
4h 15m
Every 4 hours
$189.87–$430.36
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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Thameslink
Website
23 min
Every 20 minutes
$17.72–$39.24
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
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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
9h
3 times a day
$63.29–$94.93
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 17m
Hourly
$227.84–$329.10
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
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Lumo
Website
4h 30m
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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South Western Railway
Website
1h 16m
Every 30 minutes
$51.90–$120.25
0345 6000 650
0345 6000 650
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Elizabeth Line
Website
53 min
3 times a day
$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 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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