Southampton to Salisbury bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to Salisbury

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

40 m

Average duration

55 m

Buses per day

Distance

33 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Southampton to Salisbury will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Southampton for Salisbury every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 9 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.

20:150h40

Southampton

20:55Salisbury

£71One-way

0 changes

10:021h09

Southampton

11:11Salisbury

£111One-way

0 changes

Southampton to Salisbury bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway	10:02 Southampton	1h09	11:11 Salisbury	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	20:15 Southampton	0h40	20:55 Salisbury	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Southampton to Salisbury

Buses from Southampton to Salisbury run on average 1 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

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

32 km

Average bus duration

40m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

40m

First bus

08:35

Last bus

20:30

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Bus and South Western Railway Southampton to Salisbury

Buy your official National Express, Bus and South Western Railway coach tickets to Salisbury from Southampton from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Southampton - Salisbury coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Southampton to Salisbury coach information:

Average Duration: 40 min
Cheapest Price: £7

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Southampton to Salisbury coach information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 37 min
Cheapest Price: £10
South Western Railway frequency: 8 a day

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.

Coach information from Southampton to Salisbury with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 29 min
Cheapest Price: £7

Coaches from Southampton to Salisbury

The journey between Southampton and Salisbury is around 20 miles by road and the fastest coach and direct bus services take around 45 minutes. National Express offers coaches on the route at certain times of year, with comfortable buses that offer toilets and free WiFi.

Which coach companies travel from Southampton to Salisbury?

This coach route is serviced by National Express, as well as the local X7 bus. Both operators offer competitively-priced day return options, especially when tickets are bought in advance and using mobile booking services where available. Fares change regularly and are cheapest when passengers purchase a return. Check back on Omio to find the best-priced travel options for the route and compare coach and train options between Southampton and Salisbury.

How long is the coach from Southampton to Salisbury?

The coach journey between Southampton and Salisbury is brief and the fastest services take around 45 minutes. All direct services take under an hour in normal driving conditions, travelling along the M27. These services are direct, without local stopping stations in-between, so travellers can sit back and relax.

How many coaches are there from Southampton to Salisbury?

The route is not continuously serviced, but National Express changes its schedule regularly according to demand. When it is operating coaches between Southampton and Salisbury, there tends to be at least one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This route is popular with day-trippers and shoppers, with both cities offering plenty of tourist and retail attractions. Check back regularly to see the latest timetable.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Southampton to Salisbury?

Departure bus station: Located on Harbour Parade, Southampton Coach Station is home to National Express and local coach and bus services to the city and it operates 24/7. Facilities include ticket machines, an information desk, cash point, onsite coffee shop, waiting areas, accessible toilets and car parking.

Arrival bus station: Salisbury Bus Terminal and coach interchange is located on Mill Street Approach. It is a busy station, with connections to more than 20 UK cities. It is only a short walk away from the city centre and takes less than ten minutes on foot. The train station is just over half a mile away. On-site facilities include parking, a cash point, accessible toilets, seating areas, ticketing and digital information boards.

FAQs: Southampton to Salisbury coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Southampton to Salisbury with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Salisbury.

Cheap coach tickets from Southampton to Salisbury can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Southampton to Salisbury is £7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Southampton to Salisbury is 40 min to travel the 20 mile long route, with around there is 1 coach per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Southampton to Salisbury leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Southampton to Salisbury leaves at 23: 42.

There is 1 coach a day from Southampton to Salisbury which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Southampton to Salisbury coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Salisbury from Southampton to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Southampton, Coach Station, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Salisbury, Millstream Coach Park, located 0.2 miles (401 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Salisbury from Southampton is worth doing with a journey time of 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Southampton to Salisbury is October.

You have options as you can travel to Salisbury from Southampton 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Salisbury

Southampton

Salisbury

The major coach station for departures in Southampton is Southampton, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton, Coach Station for your trip from Southampton to Salisbury.

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