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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Salisbury

Showing times and prices for Nov 12

Cheapest price

€32

Average price

€35

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 13 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

70 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Salisbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Salisbury will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Bristol for Salisbury on Wed, Nov 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Great Western RailP08387
11:22AM1h10
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:32PMSalisbury station (SAL)
€321One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08381
08:21AM1h14
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:35AMSalisbury station (SAL)
€351One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08383
09:23AM1h10
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:33AMSalisbury station (SAL)
€351One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08385
10:21AM1h11
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:32AMSalisbury station (SAL)
€351One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP09623
09:45AM1h20
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:05AMSalisbury station (SAL)
€361One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Bristol to Salisbury train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Salisbury trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 11:57 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_westernP08381
On time
8:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h14
9:35 AM Salisbury station (SAL)		0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08383
On time
9:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h10
10:33 AM Salisbury station (SAL)		0 transfersDirect
great_westernP09623
On time
9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h20
11:05 AM Salisbury station (SAL)		0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08385
On time
10:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h11
11:32 AM Salisbury station (SAL)		0 transfersDirect
great_westernP09625
On time
10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h18
12:03 PM Salisbury station (SAL)		0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08387
On time
11:22 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h10
12:32 PM Salisbury station (SAL)		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to Salisbury

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Trains from Bristol to Salisbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 9m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
70 km
Average train duration
1h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 9m
First train
04:30
Last train
23:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bristol to Salisbury trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Salisbury from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

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Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Learn more about Great Western Rail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
€19
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 8m
Cheapest Price
€55
first_great_western frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Salisbury

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Salisbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salisbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Salisbury can start from as little as €14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to Salisbury is €28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bristol to Salisbury train time is 1 h 9 min   covering the 70 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bristol to Salisbury leaves at 05: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Bristol to Salisbury leaves at 23: 00.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bristol to Salisbury without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 7 direct trains from Bristol to Salisbury each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Bristol to Salisbury train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Bristol and Salisbury to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 00.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salisbury, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Salisbury from Bristol is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Bristol to Salisbury by train is December.
Yes, you can take a train to Salisbury from Bristol.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bristol to Salisbury

Bristol
Salisbury
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bedminster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bedminster for your trip from Bristol to Salisbury.
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Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Bedminster station, Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, City of, BS3 4LU
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms. Please note that access to the platforms is via steep ramps. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Station entrance.
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Bedminster
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop outside ASDA East Street. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop on Dalby Avenue by Artworks
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Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
  • Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Clifton DownWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Clifton Down station, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, City of, BS8 2PN
phone
Phone Number
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Located on both platforms
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Clifton Down
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
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Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Lawrence Hill station, Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, City of, BS5 9JJ
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Lawrence Hill
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on either side of Church Road
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Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Montpelier station, Station Road, Montpelier, Bristol, City of, BS6 5EE
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
  • Accessible taxis: No
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Montpelier
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
RedlandParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Redland station, South Road, Redland, Bristol, City of, BS6 6QP
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Redland
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
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Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Shirehampton station, Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, City of, BS11 9XA
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible taxis: No
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: station entrance and on platform
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Shirehampton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Laybys on A4 Portway by footbridge. Taxis from the station approach road
Stapleton RoadParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Stapleton Road station, Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, City of, BS5 6NE
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Stapleton Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Severn Beach - bus stop past the Black Swan public house. Towards Bristol - bus stop by Berwick Road
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Lulsgate Bottom, North Somerset, Bristol BS48 3DY, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24 hours Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
Dining
Dining
  • Dexters
  • Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • £1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
  • Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
  • Winford Manor Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost £10
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main terminal
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main terminal
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
  • Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
  • Parking: short-term and long-term options available
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
  • Bus: Airport Flyer Express
  • Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
Ashley Down
information
address
Address
Ashley Down, Bristol BS7 9NB, UK

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