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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Southampton

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
$47
tomorrow
$49
Sunday
$73
Monday
$48
Tuesday
$44
Wednesday
$44
Thursday
$48

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:25 PM Southampton  Economy $47
FlixBus 17h 45m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:25 PM Southampton  Economy $50
FlixBus 18h 0m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $73
National Express 14h 55m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $83
National Express 11h 40m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:40 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $106

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:25 PM Southampton  Economy $49
FlixBus 17h 45m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:25 PM Southampton  Economy $54
FlixBus 15h 0m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $59
National Express 13h 45m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $69
National Express 11h 40m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:40 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $101

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 45m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 17h 45m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $73
FlixBus 18h 0m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 14h 45m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $96
National Express 11h 30m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $97
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $35? 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
      National Express
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      7h 15m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:00 AM
      Southampton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 4h 45m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 55m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 17h 45m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $65
FlixBus 18h 0m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 15h 0m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $73
National Express 11h 30m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $97
  • 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
      16h 15m
      0
      8:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      5:15 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      7h 15m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:00 AM
      Southampton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 4h 45m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 17h 45m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:25 PM Southampton  Economy $50
FlixBus 14h 45m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:25 PM Southampton  Economy $51
FlixBus 15h 0m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $62
National Express 11h 30m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $97
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? 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
      National Express
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      7h 15m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:00 AM
      Southampton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 4h 45m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 14h 45m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $62
FlixBus 15h 0m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $63
FlixBus 18h 0m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $65
National Express 11h 30m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $91
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? 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
      National Express
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      7h 15m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:00 AM
      Southampton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 4h 45m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 15h 0m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 17h 45m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $60
FlixBus 14h 45m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $61
National Express 11h 30m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:30 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $94
  • 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
      16h 15m
      0
      8:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      5:15 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      7h 15m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:00 AM
      Southampton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 4h 45m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Southampton is $39 on 12/3/2025. 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 8 daily buses from Edinburgh to Southampton. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 41 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 6 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Southampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Southampton starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus $39
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Bus 10:35 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 356.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Southampton

Every day, 6 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$73
Saturday 12/06
$59
Sunday 12/07
$73
Monday 12/08
$48
Tuesday 12/09
$44
Wednesday 12/10
$44
Thursday 12/11
$48
Friday 12/12
$65
Saturday 12/13
$96
Sunday 12/14
$69
Monday 12/15
$59
Tuesday 12/16
$67
Wednesday 12/17
$61
Thursday 12/18
$65
Friday 12/19
$81
Saturday 12/20
$80
Sunday 12/21
$80
Monday 12/22
$69
Tuesday 12/23
$82
Wednesday 12/24
$127
Thursday 12/25
$108
Friday 12/26
$94
Saturday 12/27

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 $44, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Southampton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $69.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Southampton, with $44. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Southampton

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Southampton from our users.

National Express from Edinburgh to Southampton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Southampton:

Cheapest Price $44
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Bus 10:35 AM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 12/4/2025

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.

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 $39 and takes 14h 25m 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 $39 and $106. 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 6 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 $97. 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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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