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

today
$88
tomorrow
$68
Tuesday
$71
Wednesday
$80
Thursday
$174
Friday
$135
Saturday
$97

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $88
FlixBus 13h 10m 5:15 PM Southampton University 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $88
National Express 12h 20m 7:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $108
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 40m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Southampton
      10:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      12:05 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:55 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $53
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $68
FlixBus 13h 10m 5:15 PM Southampton University 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $68
National Express 14h 40m 4:15 AM Southampton Bus Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $78
National Express 15h 25m 5:05 AM Southampton Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $90
National Express 12h 20m 7:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $97

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 40m 4:15 AM Southampton Bus Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $71
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $83
FlixBus 13h 10m 5:15 PM Southampton University 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $83
National Express 14h 55m 5:35 AM Southampton Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $88
National Express 12h 50m 6:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $90

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 40m 4:15 AM Southampton Bus Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $80
National Express 14h 55m 5:35 AM Southampton Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $87
National Express 12h 50m 6:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $87
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $109
FlixBus 13h 10m 5:15 PM Southampton University 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $109

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 6:25 PM Southampton Bus Station 8:50 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $174
National Express 14h 30m 4:25 AM Southampton Bus Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $242
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $98? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      21h 5m
      0
      11:10 AM
      Southampton
      5:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      12h 15m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:15 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $98

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 20m 7:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $135
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $154
FlixBus 13h 10m 5:15 PM Southampton University 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $154
National Express 14h 40m 4:15 AM Southampton Bus Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $243
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $57? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 40m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Southampton
      10:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      12:05 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:55 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $53
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $57

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 20m 7:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $97
National Express 14h 40m 4:15 AM Southampton Bus Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $129
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 40m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Southampton
      10:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      12:05 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:55 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $53
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Southampton to Edinburgh is $39 on 1/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Southampton and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Southampton to Edinburgh. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Southampton and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 buses from Southampton to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Southampton to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Southampton to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Edinburgh starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus $39
Fastest Bus 12h 20m
Earliest Bus 5:00 PM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 356.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Southampton to Edinburgh

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Southampton for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/21
$108
Monday 12/22
$78
Tuesday 12/23
$71
Wednesday 12/24
$80
Thursday 12/25
$174
Friday 12/26
$135
Saturday 12/27
$97
Sunday 12/28
$78
Monday 12/29
$69
Tuesday 12/30
$53
Wednesday 12/31
$84
Thursday 01/01
$61
Friday 01/02
$60
Saturday 01/03
$93
Sunday 01/04
$55
Monday 01/05
$47
Tuesday 01/06
$45
Wednesday 01/07
$44
Thursday 01/08
$44
Friday 01/09
$42
Saturday 01/10
$40
Sunday 01/11
$44
Monday 01/12
$41
Tuesday 01/13
$42
Wednesday 01/14
$41
Thursday 01/15
$70
Friday 01/16
$39
Saturday 01/17

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Southampton to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $39, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Southampton to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Edinburgh, with $39. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $87.

How to save money travelling from Southampton to Edinburgh

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 Southampton to Edinburgh 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 Southampton to Edinburgh, 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 Southampton to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Edinburgh

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

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 Southampton to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Southampton to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Southampton to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Southampton Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 13h 25m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $243. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

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

Every day, the Southampton to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Southampton to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 12h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $108. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Southampton starts at 5:00 PM. 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 Southampton to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Southampton for Edinburgh starts at 7:00 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 Southampton Edinburgh route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Edinburgh?

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

What can I take with me on the Southampton to Edinburgh 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 Southampton Edinburgh 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 Southampton Edinburgh 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 Southampton to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

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 3 daily trips between Southampton and Edinburgh. 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 Southampton to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Southampton and Edinburgh 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 Southampton to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

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

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