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Compare train for Salisbury to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
The journey is about 37m faster (1h 14m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€23) vs $32 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Salisbury to Bristol
How to get from Salisbury to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W349991:42 PM1h08Salisbury station (SAL)2:50 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
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W349991:42 PM1h08Salisbury station (SAL)2:50 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
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W349991:42 PM1h08Salisbury station (SAL)2:50 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
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G150142:42 PM1h11Salisbury station (SAL)3:53 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
G150059:42 AM1h11Salisbury station (SAL)10:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
G1500710:42 AM1h11Salisbury station (SAL)11:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and Bristol as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salisbury station (SAL) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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