The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- €100
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- €185
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 6 h 22 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 6 h 23 m
- Trains on Nov 03
- 38
- Distance
- 573 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around €185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €100.
It's difficult to get from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) without transferring at least 3 times.
G25679+
L80196+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross10:00 AM 6h35 Southampton Central (SOU) 4:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €100 1 One-way 2 transfers
G25683+
L80208+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross11:59 AM 6h33 Southampton Central (SOU) 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €100 1 One-way 2 transfers
G00739+
G802247:55 AM 7h39 Southampton Central (SOU) 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €127 1 One-way 1 transfer
G00866+
G80237+
W35125+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross11:15 AM 6h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €127 1 One-way 3 transfers
G80205+
G00847+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
Y152895:15 AM 7h15 Southampton Central (SOU) 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €138 1 One-way 3 transfers
G00849+
G80209+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W348536:15 AM 6h22 Southampton Central (SOU) 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €287 1 One-way 3 transfers
G00851+
G80215+
W35357+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross7:15 AM 6h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €287 1 One-way 3 transfers
G00858+
G80226+
W34472+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross9:15 AM 6h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €287 1 One-way 3 transfers
G00866+
G80237+
W35125+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross11:15 AM 6h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €127 1 One-way 3 transfers
G00855+
G80221+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W353588:15 AM 6h24 Southampton Central (SOU) 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €287 1 One-way 3 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €71 but you can travel from only €32 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 356 miles (573 km) distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 356 miles (573 km) |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about your Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00849 · G01060 | Delayed 6:15 AM 6:15 AMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 7h55 | 2:11 PM 2:11 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00849+ W34853+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80209 | Delayed 6:15 AM 6:15 AMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 6h22 | 1:29 PM 1:29 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ C04573+ L87806+ L80170 | 9:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 11h23 | 8:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | |||||
L80472+ Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ G80203+ G26151 | 4:49 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h49 | 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G00847+ W34144 | 5:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h05 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00847+ Y15289+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80205 | 5:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h15 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G00847+ W34144 | 5:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h05 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L78744+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80209 | 5:52 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h45 | 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00849 · G01060 | 6:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h55 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00849+ W34853+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80209 | 6:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h22 | 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80211+ L78870 | 6:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h02 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80215+ L78751 | 7:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h38 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00851+ W35357+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80215 | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h23 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G00851+ W33941 | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h04 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00851+ W33941 | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h04 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80216+ L78872 | 7:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h57 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00739+ G80224 | 7:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h39 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80221+ L78757 | 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h39 | 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G25698+ L81979 · L78757 | 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h32 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
L78757+ Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ G25698+ G88375 | 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h32 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G00855+ W35358+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80221 | 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h24 | 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G00855 · G01064 | 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h52 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80224+ L78761 | 8:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h04 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80226+ L78765 | 9:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h38 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00858+ W34286 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h03 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00858+ W34472+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80226 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h23 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G00858+ W34286 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h03 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80228+ L80065 | 9:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h57 | 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L80196+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G25679 | 10:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h35 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00861 · G01069 | 10:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h55 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00861+ G15043+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C02047 | 10:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h54 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 transfers | |
L80069+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80234 | 10:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h01 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L80202+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80237 | 11:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h38 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00866+ W35125+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80237 | 11:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h23 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G00866+ W34290 | 11:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h05 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L80074+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80241 | 11:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h58 | 6:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L80208+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G25683 | 11:59 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h33 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00875+ W35182+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80245 | 12:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h25 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
L80080+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ W34289 | 12:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h54 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L80080+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80247 | 12:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h03 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L80218+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80251 | 12:59 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h38 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Southampton Central (SOU) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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FAQs: Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Southampton Central to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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