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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Southampton

Showing times and prices for Sep 26

Cheapest

€127

Average

€183

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.

06:56AM6h54

Edinburgh Waverley

01:50PMSouthampton Central

€1271One-way

2 transfers

05:48AM7h03

Edinburgh Waverley

12:51PMSouthampton Central

€1271One-way

2 transfers

06:26AM6h56

Edinburgh Waverley

01:22PMSouthampton Central

€1411One-way

2 transfers

05:40AM6h09

Edinburgh Waverley

11:49AMSouthampton Central

€2601One-way

2 transfers

01:40AM8h43

Edinburgh Waverley

10:23AMSouthampton Central

€2601One-way

4 transfers

Train schedule from Edinburgh to Southampton

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26

08:00AM6h49

Edinburgh Waverley

02:49PMSouthampton Central

2 transfers

08:30AM6h52

Edinburgh Waverley

03:22PMSouthampton Central

2 transfers

09:00AM6h49

Edinburgh Waverley

03:49PMSouthampton Central

2 transfers

09:24AM6h58

Edinburgh Waverley

04:22PMSouthampton Central

2 transfers

09:30AM6h52

Edinburgh Waverley

04:22PMSouthampton Central

2 transfers

10:00AM6h49

Edinburgh Waverley

04:49PMSouthampton Central

2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Southampton

Showing times and prices for Sep 26

Fastest Journey

6 h 49 m

Average

6 h 50 m

Trains per day

Distance

574 km

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Southampton without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

08:00AM6h49

Edinburgh Waverley

02:49PMSouthampton Central

€1291One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

10:00AM6h49

Edinburgh Waverley

04:49PMSouthampton Central

€1271One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

09:00AM6h49

Edinburgh Waverley

03:49PMSouthampton Central

€1271One-way

2 transfers

09:30AM6h52

Edinburgh Waverley

04:22PMSouthampton Central

€1271One-way

2 transfers

08:30AM6h52

Edinburgh Waverley

03:22PMSouthampton Central

€1271One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Southampton

	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.

Train providers: CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Southampton trains

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.

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Southampton

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Southampton.

The train time from Edinburgh to Southampton is on average 7 h 17 min for the 355 mile (573 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Edinburgh to Southampton by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Southampton leaves at 5: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Southampton leaves at 7: 36 PM.

There are 18 trains a day from Edinburgh to Southampton which require at least one change with Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Edinburgh to Southampton train with Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Edinburgh and Southampton as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 36 PM.

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.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Southampton by train is October.

Yes, you can take a flight to Southampton from Edinburgh.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Edinburgh

Southampton

Edinburgh Waverley is the most popular Edinburgh railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Edinburgh for your trip to Southampton.

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

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ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450774224, +44 1315573508

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59

Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.

Edinburgh

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh EH1 3EG, UK

Edinburgh Gateway Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GF

Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station

Edinburgh Park Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh Park station, Cultins Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH11 4DF

Public transit options for Edinburgh Park

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate

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