Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 49 m
Average
6 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
574 km
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Southampton without transferring at least 2 times.
Distance | 355 miles (573 km) | |
Train frequency | 18 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Edinburgh to Southampton cover the 355 miles (573 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 17 min with our travel partners like Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 18 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Southampton Central.
Find the best trip from Edinburgh to Southampton with Omio's train partners CrossCountry! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Southampton from Edinburgh. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
When departing from Edinburgh, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Gateway. When arriving in Southampton, you can end your trip in train stations like Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (660 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Southampton Central, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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