The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to Cambridge
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury to Cambridge will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salisbury for Cambridge on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Salisbury to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, and a train costs an average of €89.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€90 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salisbury to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Cambridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:47 AM Salisbury | 3h13 | 12:00 PM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Cambridge
Trains from Salisbury to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $110 (€89) but you can travel from only $66 (€54) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€89) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Salisbury to Cambridge trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Salisbury and Cambridge from $66 (€54). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: Trains from Salisbury to Cambridge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salisbury to Cambridge
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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