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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Salisbury to London
How to get from Salisbury to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L794313:47 PM1h29Salisbury station (SAL)5:16 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$221One-way0 transfers
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L794313:47 PM1h29Salisbury station (SAL)5:16 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L794596:26 PM1h23Salisbury station (SAL)7:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
L794535:47 PM1h32Salisbury station (SAL)7:19 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$221One-way0 transfers
L7938711:47 AM1h31Salisbury station (SAL)1:18 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$251One-way0 transfers
L794414:47 PM1h32Salisbury station (SAL)6:19 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$251One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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