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Compare train for Salisbury to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Birmingham 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salisbury to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Salisbury to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Birmingham:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Birmingham costing on average $112 (€94).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€94) compared to roughly $53 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$58 (-€49). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 53m 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 Salisbury to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:47 AM3h04Salisbury12:51 PMBirmingham$501One-way0 transfers
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- 9:47 AM3h04Salisbury12:51 PMBirmingham$501One-way0 transfers
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- 9:47 AM3h04Salisbury12:51 PMBirmingham$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Birmingham:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Birmingham costing on average $112 (€94).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and Birmingham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salisbury station (SAL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways to go to Birmingham by train.
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