Southampton to Edinburgh bus Station Trains

Southampton to Edinburgh bus Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Edinburgh bus Station takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Edinburgh bus Station. 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 47m
Duration: 476 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 12m

£168–267

Southampton to Edinburgh bus Station train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Edinburgh bus Station. 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 bus Station at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 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 23, 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 24, 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 25, 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 26, 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, October 27, 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
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Edinburgh bus Station? 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 bus Station, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Edinburgh bus Station via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 12m.

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