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There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3h 11m
    £87–204

  2. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3h 49m
    £54–209

  3. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 20m
    £174–285

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    12h 45m
    £58–210

  5. Drive 418.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Edinburghcar car 418.7 mi
    7h 24m
    £103–148

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    4h 29m
    £92–301

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 8m
    £82–179

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4h 45m
    £93–225

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 24m
    £119–293

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 56m
    £260–380

  11. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 16m
    £200–370

  12. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    14h
    £85–219

Southampton to Edinburgh by train and subway

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and Aurigny fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 20m.

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