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Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley and Southampton takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 50m
Duration
475 mi
Distance
£212
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
  3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
6h 37m
£170–274

Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Waverley and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 44m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 12m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 5m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 12m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 6m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 17m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 6m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 17m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 475.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Reading in around 6h 37m.

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