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 FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$92

tomorrow

$93

Friday

$93

Saturday

$93

Sunday

$103

Monday

$90

Tuesday

$78

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 50m	6:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$92	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	17h 54m	4:15 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2026 4:15:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 54m
FlixBus	17h 29m	4:40 PM	Southampton	University	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2026 4:40:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 29m
FlixBus	13h 45m	4:40 PM	Southampton	University	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2026 4:40:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  17h 21m
  
  0
  
  6:25 AM
  
  Southampton
  University
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2026 6:25:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 36m
  
  0
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  11:46 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Princes Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2026 4:10:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 36m
Travel time is 4h 31m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 50m	6:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$93	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	14h 25m	6:25 AM	Southampton	University	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2026 6:25:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
National Express	14h 20m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$109	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	17h 54m	4:15 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2026 4:15:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 54m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2026 4:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- National Express
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 20m	7:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$93	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
National Express	14h 35m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:50 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$109	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
FlixBus	17h 54m	4:15 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2026 4:15:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 54m
FlixBus	17h 29m	4:40 PM	Southampton	University	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2026 4:40:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 29m
FlixBus	14h 25m	6:25 AM	Southampton	University	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2026 6:25:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 4:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- National Express
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 20m	7:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$93	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	14h 25m	6:25 AM	Southampton	University	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 6:25:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
National Express	14h 20m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$109	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	14h 10m	4:15 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 4:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 4:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- National Express
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 20m	7:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$103	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/17/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	14h 25m	6:25 AM	Southampton	University	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2026 6:25:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	17h 54m	4:15 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2026 4:15:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/17/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 54m
National Express	14h 20m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$136	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $47? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 4:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- National Express
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $47

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 20m	7:00 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$90	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/17/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	14h 10m	4:15 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/17/2026 4:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	13h 45m	4:40 PM	Southampton	University	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/17/2026 4:40:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	19h 21m	4:15 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	11:36 AM	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/17/2026 4:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 11:36:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 21m
National Express	14h 20m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$109	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/17/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/17/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 4:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- National Express
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/19/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $49

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	14h 25m	6:25 AM	Southampton	University	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 6:25:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 10m	4:15 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 4:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/19/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
National Express	12h 50m	6:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$90	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/19/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
National Express	14h 20m	4:15 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$123	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Edinburgh via Birmingham, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 4:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- National Express
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/19/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $37

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Southampton to Edinburgh is $53 on 9/2/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Southampton to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Southampton and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 54 buses from Southampton to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Southampton to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from Southampton to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Edinburgh starting from $53!

Cheapest Bus	$53
Fastest Bus	12h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:25 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	356.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Southampton to Edinburgh

Every day, 11 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 08/12/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$92

Thursday 08/13

$93

Friday 08/14

$93

Saturday 08/15

$93

Sunday 08/16

$103

Monday 08/17

$90

Tuesday 08/18

$78

Wednesday 08/19

$84

Thursday 08/20

$84

Friday 08/21

$93

Saturday 08/22

$97

Sunday 08/23

$90

Monday 08/24

$75

Tuesday 08/25

$68

Wednesday 08/26

$68

Thursday 08/27

$65

Friday 08/28

$90

Saturday 08/29

$80

Sunday 08/30

$90

Monday 08/31

$108

Tuesday 09/01

$59

Wednesday 09/02

$53

Thursday 09/03

$58

Friday 09/04

$58

Saturday 09/05

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 $53, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Southampton to Edinburgh. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Edinburgh, with $53. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $90.

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.

Bus Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

New Road

Port

Town Quay

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

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 $53 and takes 14h 45m 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 $53 and $153. 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 11 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 $93. 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 6:25 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 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 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: FlixBus and National Express.

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 11 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 11 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

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!