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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Salisbury
How to get from Southampton to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W349991:11 PM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)1:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$161One-way0 transfers
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W349991:11 PM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)1:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$161One-way0 transfers
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W349991:11 PM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)1:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$161One-way0 transfers
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G1501112:11 PM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)12:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$161One-way0 transfers
G150205:11 PM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)5:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$161One-way0 transfers
G150184:11 PM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)4:40 PMSalisbury station (SAL)$161One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with Salisbury Reds.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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