How to travel from London to Salisbury

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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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$40

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$20

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$50

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2h 15m

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1h 45m

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2h 59m

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2h 29m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Salisbury is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Salisbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Salisbury including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Salisbury among Omio's users.

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from London to Salisbury

How to get from London to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • South Western RailwayP61149
    9:20 AM1h24
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:44 AMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayP61149
    9:20 AM1h24
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:44 AMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayP61149
    9:20 AM1h24
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:44 AMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SouthernP25633+South Western RailwayP61381
    9:38 AM1h41
    London Victoria (VIC)
    11:19 AMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayP61142
    8:50 AM1h31
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:21 AMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayP61138
    8:20 AM1h25
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    9:45 AMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from London to Salisbury

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Salisbury, 89,12% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Salisbury and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Salisbury

Travel to Salisbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Salisbury.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Salisbury including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Salisbury is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Salisbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 29m.

The distance from London to Salisbury is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Salisbury is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Salisbury:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Salisbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Salisbury with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Salisbury often also extend their vacation to go to Bath, Bristol, London Waterloo (WAT), Southampton, Bournemouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salisbury and these popular destinations at a great price.

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