How to travel from Southampton to Salisbury

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Salisbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Salisbury 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 $9.

Distance: 20 miles (33 km)

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Driving

$18

Average price

$13

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Cheapest

$9

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

34m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 24m

Average total duration

54m

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45m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great 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 Southampton to Salisbury is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Salisbury costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Salisbury is by train with an average journey time of 34m.

Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 54m.

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

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from Southampton to Salisbury

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western RailwayW34999
    1:11 PM0h29
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    1:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayW34999
    1:11 PM0h29
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    1:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34999
    1:11 PM0h29
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    1:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15011
    12:11 PM0h29
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    12:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15020
    5:11 PM0h29
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    5:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15018
    4:11 PM0h29
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    4:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Salisbury

Travel to Salisbury 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 Southampton to Salisbury.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Salisbury including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Salisbury is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Salisbury costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Salisbury is by train with an average journey time of 34m.

Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 54m.

The distance from Southampton to Salisbury is approximately 20 miles (33 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Salisbury is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Salisbury 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 Southampton to Salisbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Salisbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Salisbury Reds to go to Salisbury by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Salisbury by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to Salisbury with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Salisbury Reds.
  • 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Salisbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bath, Bristol, London Waterloo (WAT), Bournemouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salisbury and these popular destinations at a great price.
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