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Compare train and bus for Reading to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Salisbury:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Salisbury costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
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How to get from Reading to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:03 AM1h18Reading9:21 AMSalisbury$301One-way0 transfers
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8:03 AM1h18Reading9:21 AMSalisbury$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:03 AM1h18Reading9:21 AMSalisbury$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:03 AM1h18Reading10:21 AMSalisbury$361One-way0 transfers
10:55 PM1h25Reading12:20 AMSalisbury$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Salisbury:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Salisbury costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Salisbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach).
- Travel with South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Salisbury by train.
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