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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Southampton from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$79

tomorrow

$79

Friday

$69

Saturday

$80

Sunday

$82

Monday

$72

Tuesday

$72

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 25m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:00 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 10:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 45m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 10:40:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 0m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
National Express	11h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	17h 45m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 11:40:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- National Express
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 4h 45m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 25m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:00 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 10:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 45m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 10:40:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 0m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	17h 45m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 11:40:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
National Express	11h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- National Express
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 4h 45m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:25 PM	Southampton		Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 10:40:00 PM to , Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	17h 45m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 PM	Southampton		Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 11:40:00 PM to , Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
National Express	14h 55m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 10:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
National Express	11h 50m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:50 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	15h 0m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- National Express
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 4h 25m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 45m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 11:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	14h 45m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 10:40:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 0m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
National Express	11h 50m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:50 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	17h 45m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 11:40:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- National Express
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 4h 25m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 45m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
National Express	13h 15m	10:05 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:20 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	14h 45m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 10:40:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
National Express	12h 5m	9:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	15h 0m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  14h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  11:05 PM
  
  Southampton
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 5:50:00 PM to , Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 15m	10:05 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:20 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
National Express	14h 55m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	14h 45m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:40:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 0m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
National Express	12h 5m	9:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  14h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  11:05 PM
  
  Southampton
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 5:50:00 PM to , Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 25m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:00 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 10:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
National Express	13h 15m	10:05 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:20 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	14h 45m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:25 PM	Southampton		Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 10:40:00 PM to , Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
National Express	12h 5m	9:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	17h 45m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 PM	Southampton		Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 11:40:00 PM to , Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  14h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  11:05 PM
  
  Southampton
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 5:50:00 PM to , Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Southampton is $38 on 1/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Southampton

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Southampton are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Edinburgh to Southampton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Southampton.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 42 buses from Edinburgh to Southampton, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Southampton, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Southampton

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Southampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Southampton starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus	$38
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	356.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Southampton

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Southampton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$79

Thursday 12/18

$79

Friday 12/19

$81

Saturday 12/20

$80

Sunday 12/21

$82

Monday 12/22

$88

Tuesday 12/23

$72

Wednesday 12/24

$80

Thursday 12/25

$120

Friday 12/26

$142

Saturday 12/27

$79

Sunday 12/28

$77

Monday 12/29

$72

Tuesday 12/30

$86

Wednesday 12/31

$90

Thursday 01/01

$64

Friday 01/02

$69

Saturday 01/03

$54

Sunday 01/04

$56

Monday 01/05

$41

Tuesday 01/06

$39

Wednesday 01/07

$40

Thursday 01/08

$38

Friday 01/09

$41

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Southampton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $38, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Southampton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Southampton, with $69. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $72.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Southampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Southampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Southampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Southampton are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Southampton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Southampton.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Bus Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

Port

Town Quay

New Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Southampton? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Southampton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Southampton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Southampton? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Southampton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Southampton bus

How much does a Edinburgh Southampton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 14h 45m to reach Southampton. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Southampton?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $150. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Southampton.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Southampton each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Southampton bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Southampton take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Southampton is offered by National Express and takes 11h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $100. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Southampton?

The earliest bus arriving in Southampton from Edinburgh starts at 10:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Southampton?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Southampton starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Southampton route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Southampton, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Southampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Southampton bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Southampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Southampton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Southampton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Edinburgh and Southampton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Southampton?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Edinburgh and Southampton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Southampton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Southampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Southampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!