The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 1 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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.
8:393h01London Gatwick Airport11:40Salisbury station (SAL)£341One-way0 changes
8:393h01London Gatwick Airport11:40Salisbury station (SAL)£341One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 114 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.85. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:29 Gatwick Airport | 3h11 | 9:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:29 Gatwick Airport | 3h11 | 9:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:00 Gatwick Airport | 2h19 | 9:19 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:11 Gatwick Airport | 3h04 | 10:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:41 Gatwick Airport | 2h59 | 10:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:59 Gatwick Airport | 2h22 | 10:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h06 | 11:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h00 | 11:39 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h00 | 11:39 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:00 Gatwick Airport | 2h19 | 11:19 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h06 | 12:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 12:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 12:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:59 Gatwick Airport | 2h21 | 12:20 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h07 | 13:16 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:29 Gatwick Airport | 2h16 | 12:45 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 13:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 13:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:59 Gatwick Airport | 2h21 | 13:20 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h06 | 14:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:29 Gatwick Airport | 2h13 | 13:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h03 | 14:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h03 | 14:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:59 Gatwick Airport | 2h20 | 14:19 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h07 | 15:16 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:29 Gatwick Airport | 2h15 | 14:44 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h02 | 15:41 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h02 | 15:41 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:59 Gatwick Airport | 2h21 | 15:20 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h08 | 16:17 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:29 Gatwick Airport | 2h16 | 15:45 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 16:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 16:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:59 Gatwick Airport | 2h21 | 16:20 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h06 | 17:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:29 Gatwick Airport | 2h13 | 16:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 17:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 17:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:59 Gatwick Airport | 2h20 | 17:19 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h06 | 18:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:29 Gatwick Airport | 2h21 | 17:50 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 18:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 18:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h08 | 19:17 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h02 | 19:41 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h02 | 19:41 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:09 Gatwick Airport | 3h06 | 20:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 20:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:39 Gatwick Airport | 3h01 | 20:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:59 Gatwick Airport | 2h51 | 20:50 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL)
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:13, the last at 08:14. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 8:13 |
Last train 8:14 |
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Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Salisbury station (SAL) from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) 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 station (SAL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Salisbury station (SAL)
Most London Gatwick Airport to Salisbury station (SAL) trains use the London Waterloo to Salisbury station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Salisbury station (SAL) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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