The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Salisbury
Cheapest price
$0
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Salisbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Chester to Salisbury without transferring at least 3 times.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chester to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€94 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Salisbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Salisbury trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:56 AM Chester | 4h37 | 10:33 AM Salisbury | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:18 AM Chester | 5h14 | 11:32 AM Salisbury | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:16 AM Chester | 5h16 | 12:32 PM Salisbury | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:32 AM Chester | 4h31 | 12:03 PM Salisbury | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Chester | 5h11 | 1:31 PM Salisbury | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Salisbury
Trains from Chester to Salisbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 20:53 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Chester to Salisbury trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Salisbury from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Trains from Chester to Salisbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Salisbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salisbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chester to Salisbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected] The baby changing facilities are located in the toilets on Platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2, 3 and 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park, platform 4 and platform 6 Secure Cycle compound for Season Ticket holders
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off South Western Road
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