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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Salisbury
Compare the available ways to get from London to Salisbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Salisbury:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salisbury costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
The journey is about 32m faster (1h 33m by train vs 2h 5m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€39 vs €41). 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.
- L79395
2:20 PM 1h26 London Waterloo (WAT) 3:46 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- L79395
2:20 PM 1h26 London Waterloo (WAT) 3:46 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L79372
12:20 PM 1h23 London Waterloo (WAT) 1:43 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L79366
11:50 AM 1h30 London Waterloo (WAT) 1:20 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers - L79377
12:50 PM 1h30 London Waterloo (WAT) 2:20 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers - L79400
2:50 PM 1h30 London Waterloo (WAT) 4:20 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salisbury:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salisbury costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- 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 South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway to go to Salisbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Salisbury by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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