The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL)
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL) will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 6 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Salisbury station (SAL) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
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L47480Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 127 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£34 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL) trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L47454 | On time 08:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h25 | 09:45 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L47459 | On time 08:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 10:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L47467 | On time 09:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h24 | 10:44 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L48139 | On time 09:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 11:19 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L47477 | On time 10:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h23 | 11:43 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L47480 | On time 10:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 12:20 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL)
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 127 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 127 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail from London Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Salisbury station (SAL) from £12. 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Salisbury station (SAL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) and Salisbury station (SAL)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected] The baby changing facilities are located in the toilets on Platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2, 3 and 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park, platform 4 and platform 6 Secure Cycle compound for Season Ticket holders
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off South Western Road
