Southampton to Edinburgh Trains

Southampton to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Edinburgh takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

6h 46m
Duration: 475 mi
Distance: £213
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

6h 10m

£168–267

Southampton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:15 PM → 9:31 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 10:32 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
5:15 PM → 11:32 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
6:15 PM → 12:35 AM
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6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 5:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 6:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 10m.

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