What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station is to bus which costs £55 - £220 and takes 11h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Southampton Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Southampton Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Southampton Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Southampton Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton Central Station is 477 miles. The road distance is 416.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £160 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station bus from?

Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station train from?

Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 11h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station train arrive?

Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station is 417 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station?

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Where can I stay near Southampton Central Station?

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Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station - 11 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 58m
£169–277
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3h 59m
£53–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
11h 22m
£58–211
Drive 414.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Southampton Central Stationcar 414.4 mi
7h 29m
£101–146
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3h 35m
£80–204
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 27m
£200–382
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
14h 29m
£92–221
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 58m
£92–300
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 35m
£76–188
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 12m
£84–254
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 11m
£92–224

Edinburgh to Southampton Central Station by train and subway

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Distance: 474.5 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Southampton Central Station, 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 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Southampton Central Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 11h 22m.

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