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Compare train for Birmingham to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $733.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $733 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Salisbury
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Salisbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Salisbury:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Salisbury costing on average $92.
A bus is $699 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Salisbury costing on average $733.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$38. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Salisbury
How to get from Birmingham to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:12 AM 2h48 Birmingham 1:00 PM Salisbury $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:12 AM 2h48 Birmingham 1:00 PM Salisbury $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:12 AM 2h48 Birmingham 1:00 PM Salisbury $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:12 AM 2h51 Birmingham 12:03 PM Salisbury $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:21 AM 3h59 Birmingham 1:20 PM Salisbury $133 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Salisbury:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Salisbury costing on average $92.
A bus is $699 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Salisbury costing on average $733.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Salisbury as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach).
- Travel with National Express to go to Salisbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway to go to Salisbury by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Salisbury by flight.
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