Bus Southampton to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Southampton to Edinburgh

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

$66

tomorrow

$60

Saturday

$52

Sunday

$53

Monday

$48

Tuesday

$49

Wednesday

$45

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 40m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:55 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$66	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
National Express	14h 55m	5:35 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$76	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 5:35:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
National Express	12h 20m	6:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$91	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  18h 25m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Southampton
  University
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
- National Express
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Travel time is 6h 5m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 55m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	7:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$60	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
National Express	15h 40m	5:05 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
FlixBus	13h 25m	5:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	13h 10m	5:15 PM	Southampton	University	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
National Express	11h 50m	7:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$96	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 25m	5:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	13h 10m	5:15 PM	Southampton	University	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
National Express	14h 40m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:55 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$55	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
National Express	11h 50m	7:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$93	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
	National Express	11h 50m	7:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$96	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 25m	5:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	13h 10m	5:15 PM	Southampton	University	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
National Express	14h 40m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:55 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
National Express	15h 25m	5:05 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
National Express	11h 50m	7:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$93	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 40m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:55 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
National Express	14h 55m	5:35 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$63	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
National Express	12h 20m	6:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$89	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  18h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Southampton
  University
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
- National Express
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Travel time is 5h 50m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 40m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:55 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
National Express	14h 55m	5:35 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:35:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
National Express	12h 20m	6:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$87	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Southampton to Edinburgh is $45 on 12/10/2025. 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. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Southampton and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 12 buses from Southampton to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Edinburgh, with 6 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 $45!

Cheapest Bus	$45
Fastest Bus	11h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:15 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 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 12/04/2025 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

$66

Friday 12/05

$60

Saturday 12/06

$55

Sunday 12/07

$53

Monday 12/08

$53

Tuesday 12/09

$49

Wednesday 12/10

$45

Thursday 12/11

$53

Friday 12/12

$61

Saturday 12/13

$62

Sunday 12/14

$68

Monday 12/15

$61

Tuesday 12/16

$57

Wednesday 12/17

$68

Thursday 12/18

$55

Friday 12/19

$79

Saturday 12/20

$94

Sunday 12/21

$80

Monday 12/22

$82

Tuesday 12/23

$82

Wednesday 12/24

$67

Thursday 12/25

$173

Friday 12/26

$134

Saturday 12/27

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 $45, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Southampton to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Edinburgh, with $45. 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.

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Edinburgh

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

National Express from Southampton to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	$45
Fastest Bus	11h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:15 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

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.

Bus Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

Port

Town Quay

New Road

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

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 $45 and takes 14h 40m 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 $45 and $96. 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 11h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $96. 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 4:15 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 Southampton to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Southampton for Edinburgh starts at 6:30 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Southampton and to Edinburgh

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