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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
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
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Airlines

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

Loganair

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

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
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from University of Southampton Burgess Rd to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
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
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$265.81
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
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

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

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 Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh is to bus via Birmingham which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $92.39 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via University of Southampton Burgess Rd and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Southampton Airport Parkway and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, Paddington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Edinburgh is 583 km. The road distance is 679.8 km.

How do I travel from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $239.13 - $413.04 .

How long does it take to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh bus from?

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from University of Southampton Burgess Rd station.

Where do I catch the Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh train from?

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Airport Parkway station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $92.39 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $413.04 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $184.78 and takes 13h 3m.

Where does the Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh train arrive?

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh is 680 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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