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The average train between Edinburgh and Southampton takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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 36m
Duration
475 mi
Distance
£197
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 8m
£166–245

Edinburgh to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 21m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 12m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 31m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 51m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 12m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 31m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 51m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 474.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, 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, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, and London Waterloo in around 6h 8m.

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