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Compare train for Portsmouth to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-13.08. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W349849:14 AM1h12Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:26 AMSalisbury station (SAL)€261One-way0 transfers
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W349849:14 AM1h12Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:26 AMSalisbury station (SAL)€261One-way0 transfers
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W349849:14 AM1h12Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:26 AMSalisbury station (SAL)€261One-way0 transfers
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W3499010:13 AM1h13Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:26 AMSalisbury station (SAL)€261One-way0 transfers
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C224607:48 AM2h00Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)9:48 AMSalisbury station (SAL)€261One-way2 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Salisbury as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Salisbury by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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