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 £50 - £85 and takes 11h 22m.

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 49m 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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 14m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Leith to Southampton bus arrive?

Leith to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 32m to drive from Leith to Southampton.

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

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Leith to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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 14m
£164–244
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 53m
£47–209
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 22m
£53–82
Drive 416.7 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Southamptoncar 416.7 mi
7h 32m
£104–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3h 49m
£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
£178–318
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 35m
£66–116
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
5h 23m
£78–266
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
£72–182
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
6h
£80–188
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 35m
£84–224

Leith to Southampton by train

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Distance: 471.8 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Coach Station via London Victoria in around 11h 22m.

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