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Compare train and coach for Bristol to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 70 km
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Salisbury
Buses from Bristol to Salisbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 03:51, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 70 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 70 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 52m |
First bus 3:51 |
Last bus 23:00 |
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Buses from Bristol to Salisbury
National Express provides fast and comfortable direct coach services from the Somerset city of Bristol to the Wiltshire town of Salisbury. Buses from Bristol to Salisbury from National Express take just over two hours in journey time. There is one coach service per day from this provider which departs in the late afternoon. All Salisbury-bound coaches depart from Bristol Coach Station which is located to the north of the city centre, close to the University of Bristol. Coaches arrive at Salisbury Bus and Coach Station in the town centre, a five-minute walk from the Railway Station.
FAQs: Bristol to Salisbury coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Salisbury by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salisbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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