The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to Bristol
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury to Bristol will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Salisbury for Bristol on Tue, Aug 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
8:23 AM1h23Salisbury9:46 AMBristol€141One-way0 transfers
7:40 AM1h13Salisbury8:53 AMBristol€231One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM1h13Salisbury9:53 AMBristol€351One-way0 transfers
9:42 AM1h10Salisbury10:52 AMBristol€351One-way0 transfers
8:42 AM1h10Salisbury9:52 AMBristol€361One-way0 transfers
9:42 AM1h10Salisbury10:52 AMBristol€351One-way0 transfers
8:42 AM1h10Salisbury9:52 AMBristol€361One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM1h13Salisbury9:53 AMBristol€351One-way0 transfers
7:40 AM1h13Salisbury8:53 AMBristol€231One-way0 transfers
8:23 AM1h23Salisbury9:46 AMBristol€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salisbury to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 70 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salisbury to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:40 AM Salisbury | 1h13 | 8:53 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:23 AM Salisbury | 1h23 | 9:46 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Salisbury | 1h13 | 9:53 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:42 AM Salisbury | 1h10 | 9:52 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:42 AM Salisbury | 1h10 | 10:52 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Bristol
Trains from Salisbury to Bristol run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 3:51 AM |
Last train 11:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Salisbury to Bristol trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Salisbury and Bristol from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Salisbury to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salisbury to Bristol
Most Salisbury to Bristol trains use the Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Bristol, Airport. Use this guide to compare Salisbury and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salisbury station do trains to Bristol leave from?
Getting to Salisbury from Salisbury city centre
Salisbury train station facilities and services
Salisbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salisbury.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury. ATMs are available at Salisbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salisbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salisbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salisbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salisbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Bristol, Airport from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport train station facilities and services
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: 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.
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