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Compare train and bus for London to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. 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 train costs an average of $37, while a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Salisbury:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Salisbury costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
The journey is about 28m faster (1h 37m by train vs 2h 5m by car) and roughly $12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 vs $49). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Salisbury
How to get from London to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L794405:36 PM2h05London Waterloo (WAT)7:41 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L794405:36 PM2h05London Waterloo (WAT)7:41 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W34799+L7935710:30 AM1h43London Paddington (PAD)12:13 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L794193:36 PM2h06London Waterloo (WAT)5:42 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$141One-way0 transfers
- L794637:36 PM2h07London Waterloo (WAT)9:43 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$141One-way0 transfers
- L7949211:35 PM2h11London Waterloo (WAT)1:46 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salisbury:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Salisbury costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Salisbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Salisbury by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Salisbury by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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