What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Port?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Port is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Port?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Port is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Regents Park Road via London Victoria and ASDA & Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Southampton Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Southampton Port?

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton Port is 370 miles. The road distance is 415.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £170 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Port?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Southampton Port bus from?

Edinburgh to Southampton Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Southampton Port train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Southampton Port?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton Port is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £280 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Southampton Port bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Southampton Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Southampton Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Southampton Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Southampton Port is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Southampton Port.

Where can I stay near Southampton Port?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Southampton Port.

Edinburgh to Southampton Port - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3h 50m
£82–206
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
4h 2m
£49–212
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 32m
£172–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
11h 34m
£56–87
Drive 412.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Southampton Portcar 412.7 mi
7h 28m
£103–148
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 44m
£74–186
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 30m
£84–230
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 29m
£118–368
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 38m
£84–210
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 36m
£179–320
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 832
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
14h 47m
£72–125

Edinburgh to Southampton Port by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 367.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Regents Park Road via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Reading, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 6h 32m.

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