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Compare train 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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $64.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Salisbury:
A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Salisbury costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $19 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 Reading to Salisbury
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.
C48474+Q55656 · SW01010010:11 AM1h34Reading West (RDW)11:45 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- C48474+Q55656 · SW01010010:11 AM1h34Reading West (RDW)11:45 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C48474+Q55656 · SW01010010:11 AM1h34Reading West (RDW)11:45 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way2 transfers
Other options
- Q55660 · SW010300+C484648:11 AM1h34Reading West (RDW)9:45 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way2 transfers
G00998+Q55658 · SW0102008:52 AM1h53Reading station (RDG)10:45 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way2 transfers- G00998+GW0965008:52 AM2h11Reading station (RDG)11:03 AMSalisbury station (SAL)$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Salisbury:
A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Salisbury costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Salisbury as scheduled services by train 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 to go to Salisbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Salisbury by bus.
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