The average train between Eastleigh and Edinburgh takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastleigh to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Eastleigh and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eastleigh is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Eastleigh to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Eastleigh to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Southampton Airport Parkway station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Reading station and London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Eastleigh to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Airport Parkway station.
Eastleigh to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Eastleigh and Edinburgh is 567.6 km. The road distance is 665 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 2m.