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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to Plymouth
Cheapest price
$117
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury to Plymouth will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $117.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salisbury for Plymouth on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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.
10:27 AM3h58Salisbury2:25 PMPlymouth$1171One-way0 transfers
- 10:27 AM3h58Salisbury2:25 PMPlymouth$1171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salisbury to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $119.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Plymouth:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salisbury to Plymouth costing on average $119 (€96).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 47m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $98 (€79) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Salisbury to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Plymouth trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:47 AM Salisbury | 4h00 | 12:47 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Plymouth
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Trains from Salisbury to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€29) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 10:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Salisbury to Plymouth trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Salisbury and Plymouth from $37 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Salisbury to Plymouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salisbury to Plymouth
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- 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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Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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