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Compare train and bus for London to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€41 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 London to Salisbury:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salisbury costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
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How to get from London to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L7948410:50 PM1h27London Waterloo (WAT)12:17 AMSalisbury station (SAL)€151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
L7948410:50 PM1h27London Waterloo (WAT)12:17 AMSalisbury station (SAL)€151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L7937212:20 PM1h23London Waterloo (WAT)1:43 PMSalisbury station (SAL)€291One-way0 transfers
Other options
L7947910:20 PM1h29London Waterloo (WAT)11:49 PMSalisbury station (SAL)€201One-way0 transfers
L7949011:40 PM1h30London Waterloo (WAT)1:10 AMSalisbury station (SAL)€231One-way0 transfers
L794739:20 PM1h29London Waterloo (WAT)10:49 PMSalisbury station (SAL)€261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salisbury:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salisbury costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Salisbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express to go to Salisbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Salisbury by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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