How to travel from Edinburgh to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Southampton by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Loganair

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Southampton East Park Terrace.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance683km (424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Southampton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (357 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Edinburgh and Southampton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Southampton. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

LNER, South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Edinburgh and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Southampton. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Southampton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Southampton. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Southampton (SOU). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Southampton with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Loganair and British Airways fly between Edinburgh and Southampton. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Southampton typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU).

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Southampton. The distance is around 683km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Southampton

Transport options from Edinburgh to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 5m
£195($230)
every 20 mins589km (366 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train3h 45m
£165($195)
hourly656km (408 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
£205($240)
every 30 mins694km (431 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train3h 55m
£115($135)
hourly706km (439 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
£120($145)
hourly759km (472 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street7h 40m
£270($320)
every 3 hours784km (487 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 15m
£52($61)
3 times a week791km (491 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth13h 10m
£25($30)
once daily783km (486 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
£78($90)
on demand683km (424 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton