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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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m 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 |
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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 bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salisbury costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
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.
P611499:20 AM1h24London Waterloo (WAT)10:44 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$481One-way0 transfers
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P611499:20 AM1h24London Waterloo (WAT)10:44 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P611499:20 AM1h24London Waterloo (WAT)10:44 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
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P613819:38 AM1h41London Victoria (VIC)11:19 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$511One-way1 transfer
P611428:50 AM1h31London Waterloo (WAT)10:21 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$691One-way0 transfers
P611388:20 AM1h25London Waterloo (WAT)9:45 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salisbury:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salisbury costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 6 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.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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