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It takes an average of 9h 50m to travel from Southampton Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 356 miles (573 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £61 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:00 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 3m | |
| Distance | 356 miles (573 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £61 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Southampton Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 7 hours 3 minutes
If you want to travel from Southampton Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Southampton Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train to take around 9 hours 50 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 7 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 15 trains per day running on this route, which spans 356 miles (573 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Edinburgh (Waverley). You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Southampton Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) start from £61.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The price of train tickets from Southampton Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) starts at £61 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.