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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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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$18 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Salisbury to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Southampton:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Southampton costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- 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 National Express, Salisbury Reds to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Southampton by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Salisbury Reds.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, first_great_western.
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