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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Salisbury:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Salisbury costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Salisbury
How to get from Bristol to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P2272510:21 AM1h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:32 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way0 transfers
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P2272510:21 AM1h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:32 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P2272711:22 AM1h10Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:32 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way0 transfers
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P3303510:45 AM1h18Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:03 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way0 transfers
P330339:45 AM1h20Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:05 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way0 transfers
P227239:23 AM1h10Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:33 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Salisbury:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Salisbury costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Salisbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Salisbury by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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