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.
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 from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Southampton East Park Terrace.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 5m | £195($230) | every 20 mins | 589km (366 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 45m | £165($195) | hourly | 656km (408 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £205($240) | every 30 mins | 694km (431 miles) |
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 55m | £115($135) | hourly | 706km (439 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £120($145) | hourly | 759km (472 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 7h 40m | £270($320) | every 3 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 15m | £52($61) | 3 times a week | 791km (491 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 13h 10m | £25($30) | once daily | 783km (486 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | £78($90) | on demand | 683km (424 miles) |
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