How to travel from Salisbury to London

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Compare train and bus for Salisbury to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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Driving

$40

Average price

$29

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$49

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2h 21m

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1h 51m

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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2h 14m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salisbury to London is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to London:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to London costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Salisbury to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salisbury and London including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salisbury to London among Omio's users.

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from Salisbury to London

How to get from Salisbury to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Salisbury to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • South Western RailwayL79431
    3:47 PM1h29
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    5:16 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL79431
    3:47 PM1h29
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    5:16 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL79459
    6:26 PM1h23
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    7:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL79453
    5:47 PM1h32
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    7:19 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79387
    11:47 AM1h31
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    1:18 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79441
    4:47 PM1h32
    Salisbury station (SAL)
    6:19 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Salisbury to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salisbury to London, 77,27% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Salisbury to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Salisbury to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salisbury to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Salisbury and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salisbury to London is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to London:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to London costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Salisbury to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Salisbury to London is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Salisbury to London is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salisbury to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Salisbury station (SAL) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salisbury to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salisbury to London with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Salisbury to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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