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Compare train and flight for Manchester to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Manchester to Salisbury:
A train is $85 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Salisbury costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
The journey is about 6m faster (4h 8m by train vs 4h 14m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($68 (€56) vs $73 (€59)). 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 Manchester to Salisbury
How to get from Manchester to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Salisbury is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:55 PM0h50Manchester7:45 PMSalisbury$2281One-way0 transfers
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- 6:55 PM0h50Manchester7:45 PMSalisbury$2281One-way0 transfers
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- 6:55 PM0h50Manchester7:45 PMSalisbury$2281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Salisbury:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Salisbury costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $379 (€310) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Salisbury costing on average $415 (€339).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Salisbury as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with National Express to go to Salisbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Salisbury by train.
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