What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Southampton is to bus which costs £55 - £220 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Leith to Southampton is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Southampton 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 17m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Leith to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Leith to Southampton?

The distance between Leith and Southampton is 475 miles. The road distance is 419.1 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £160 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Leith to Southampton?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Leith to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Southampton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leith to Southampton?

The best way to get from Leith to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 11h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Leith to Southampton bus arrive?

Leith to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Leith to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Southampton is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Leith to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Southampton?

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There are 11 ways to get from Leith to Southampton 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 / ...
6h 3m
£166–269
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 55m
£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 17m
£55–215
Drive 416.7 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Southamptoncar 416.7 mi
7h 31m
£101–146
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3h 48m
£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
£198–368
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 25m
£93–224
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
5h 10m
£86–294
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 48m
£82–188
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 Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 55m
£88–210
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 23m
£84–252

Leith to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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6h 3mAverage Duration

£166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 471.8 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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