London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£24

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£39

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 44 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 49 m

Trains on 18 Sept

16

Distance

124 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

To travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • South Western RailwayL79334+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo
    8:142h07
    London Paddington (PAD)
    10:21Salisbury station (SAL)
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79400
    14:142h06
    London Paddington (PAD)
    16:20Salisbury station (SAL)
    £261One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79411+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo
    15:142h05
    London Paddington (PAD)
    17:19Salisbury station (SAL)
    £261One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL80059+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo
    7:142h05
    London Paddington (PAD)
    9:19Salisbury station (SAL)
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79329+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo
    7:442h01
    London Paddington (PAD)
    9:45Salisbury station (SAL)
    £291One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 124 km

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Train
Coach
Ferry
Driving

£42

Average Price

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£22

Average Price

£35

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 22m

Average total duration

1h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

3h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

31m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

2h 4m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL):

A coach is £8 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) costing on average £22.

A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) costing on average £42.

The fastest way to travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) is by ferry with an average journey time of 31m.

Other travel options to Salisbury station (SAL) take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 52m.

Coach takes on average 3h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Paddington (PAD) and Salisbury station (SAL) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL80059
On time
7:14 London Paddington (PAD)
2h05
9:19 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14952 · C48467+South Western RailwayL80059
On time
7:29 London Paddington (PAD)
1h50
9:19 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79329
On time
7:44 London Paddington (PAD)
2h01
9:45 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayY15414 · C48469+South Western RailwayL79329
On time
7:50 London Paddington (PAD)
1h55
9:45 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79334
On time
8:14 London Paddington (PAD)
2h07
10:21 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34865+CrossCountryG00997+South Western RailwayL79334
On time
8:23 London Paddington (PAD)
1h58
10:21 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79342
On time
8:44 London Paddington (PAD)
2h00
10:44 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14978 · C48473+South Western RailwayL79342
On time
9:03 London Paddington (PAD)
1h41
10:44 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL80061
On time
9:14 London Paddington (PAD)
2h05
11:19 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14937+CrossCountryG01000+South Western RailwayL80061
On time
9:18 London Paddington (PAD)
2h01
11:19 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79352
On time
9:44 London Paddington (PAD)
1h59
11:43 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34791 · C48478+South Western RailwayL79352
On time
10:03 London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
11:43 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79355
On time
10:14 London Paddington (PAD)
2h06
12:20 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34617+CrossCountryG01003+South Western RailwayL79355
On time
10:16 London Paddington (PAD)
2h04
12:20 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79363
On time
10:44 London Paddington (PAD)
2h01
12:45 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34686 · C48483+South Western RailwayL79363
On time
11:00 London Paddington (PAD)
1h45
12:45 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79366
On time
11:14 London Paddington (PAD)
2h06
13:20 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14939+CrossCountryG01005+South Western RailwayL79366
On time
11:16 London Paddington (PAD)
2h04
13:20 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34726 · C48518+South Western RailwayL79438
On time
18:01 London Paddington (PAD)
1h50
19:51 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35096+CrossCountryG01032+South Western RailwayL79444
On time
18:08 London Paddington (PAD)
2h13
20:21 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79444
On time
18:14 London Paddington (PAD)
2h07
20:21 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW35082 · C48521+South Western RailwayL79444
On time
18:34 London Paddington (PAD)
1h47
20:21 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes
TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL79450
On time
18:44 London Paddington (PAD)
2h06
20:50 Salisbury station (SAL)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14944 · C48523+South Western RailwayL79450
On time
18:48 London Paddington (PAD)
2h02
20:50 Salisbury station (SAL)
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL)

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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 1h 21m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance
124 km
Average train duration
1h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
1h 21m
First train
4:52
Last train
21:09
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13

Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Salisbury station (SAL) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£50
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£15
South Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The train journey from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) covers a distance of 124 km and takes approximately 1h 21m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) is 124 km.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) leaves at 4:52.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) departs at 21:09.
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL).
To get from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL).
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) is by coach, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Paddington to Salisbury offers scenic views of the English countryside, with rolling hills, lush fields, and charming villages visible along the route.
A day trip from London Paddington to Salisbury may not be feasible as the journey takes 1h 21m. Trains operate 5 times per day over a distance of 124 km.
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to Salisbury station (SAL).

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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Salisbury station (SAL)

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

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Salisbury
London PaddingtonPraed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Paddington from London city centre

TrainElizabeth · 7m · £2 · every ~21 min
BusN118, N18 · 21m · £4 · every ~6 min
36 · 31m · £21 · every ~29 min
N205 · 32m · £4 · every ~2 min
46 · 1h 22m · £2 · every ~19 min
SubwayBakerloo · 12m · £4 · every ~65 min

London Paddington train station facilities and services

London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, 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: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.

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