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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 bus costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €339.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€137 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €339 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Salisbury
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Salisbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Salisbury:
A bus is €108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Salisbury costing on average €137.
A bus is €309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Salisbury costing on average €339.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (4h 13m by train vs 4h 14m by car). Tickets start at around €137 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G01009+
L793779:25 AM 4h55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:20 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G01009+L79377
9:25 AM 4h55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:20 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- BA1369
2:55 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport €168 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01005 · G01140+
C478098:25 AM 4h35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:00 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €76 1 One-way 2 transfers - G01005+L79366
8:25 AM 4h55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:20 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €95 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01144+G15010
9:03 AM 4h29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:32 PM Salisbury station (SAL) €158 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1367
12:10 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport €160 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1383
6:05 AM 1h20 Manchester Airport 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport €273 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1373
5:20 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport €313 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Salisbury:
A bus is €108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Salisbury costing on average €137.
A bus is €309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Salisbury costing on average €339.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Salisbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Salisbury by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Salisbury by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
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