Southampton to Edinburgh Castle Trains

Southampton to Edinburgh Castle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Edinburgh Castle takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Edinburgh Castle. 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: 476 mi
Distance: £213
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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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 17m

£168–277

Southampton to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle 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 Friday, October 16, 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 17, 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, October 18, 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, October 19, 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 Castle? 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 Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Edinburgh Castle via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 17m.

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