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Compare train and bus for Salisbury to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Southampton:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Southampton costing on average $15 (€15).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
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How to get from Salisbury to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C4225912:33 PM0h30Salisbury station (SAL)1:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$131One-way0 transfers
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C4225912:33 PM0h30Salisbury station (SAL)1:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W349658:33 AM0h29Salisbury station (SAL)9:02 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
C422611:33 PM0h30Salisbury station (SAL)2:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$131One-way0 transfers
C422643:33 PM0h30Salisbury station (SAL)4:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$131One-way0 transfers
C422622:33 PM0h30Salisbury station (SAL)3:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Southampton:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Southampton costing on average $15 (€15).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from West Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Salisbury Reds to go to Southampton by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 1 direct buses per day with Salisbury Reds.
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