The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Salisbury
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Salisbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Salisbury will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Salisbury 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 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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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Compare train and coach for London to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 126 km
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Live departures
London to Salisbury train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Salisbury trains for today, Thursday 8 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P61138 | On time 08:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h25 | 09:45 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61142 | On time 08:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 10:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61149 | On time 09:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h24 | 10:44 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Salisbury
Trains from London to Salisbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail from London to Salisbury trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail trains will get you between London and Salisbury 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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Trains from London to Salisbury
The Wiltshire town of Salisbury is famous for its cathedral spire and for its proximity to the ancient monument at Stonehenge. Sightseers planning a day trip from the capital can take direct trains seven days a week from London Waterloo Station. Journey times for trains from London to Salisbury are around one hour and 30 minutes. Departure times from the capital range from early morning to late evening. Indirect services with one change en route provide alternative options from Waterloo and London Paddington.
Which train companies travel from London to Salisbury?
South Western Railway operates all the direct services from London Waterloo to Salisbury. Indirect connections use South Western Railway services from Waterloo with a change at Basingstoke. An alternative option uses Great Western Railway departures from London Paddington, changing to South Western Railway departures at Reading for onward travel to Salisbury.
How long is the train from London to Salisbury?
South Western Railway connections from London Waterloo to Salisbury take around one hour and 30 minutes to cover the 72-mile trip south-west to the Wiltshire town. Indirect connections via Basingstoke or Reading take two to three minutes longer.
How many trains are there from London to Salisbury?
The South Western Railway timetable offers hourly direct trains from London to Salisbury from just after 8:00 a.m. to just before midnight. In addition, there are hourly indirect services to Salisbury via Basingstoke. The Sunday schedule offers direct trains from Waterloo every two hours, but there are more frequent indirect connections from London Paddington, changing at Reading.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Salisbury?
Departure train station: London Waterloo Station is located close to the Thames on the south side of central London, with city buses stopping at the adjacent terminus and Underground connections available on three lines. Paddington Station is west of the city centre, with five Underground lines and city bus stops on Praed Street. Both stations have coffee shops, WiFi, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and taxi ranks.
Arrival train station: Salisbury Station is situated west of the town centre, with public transport links including a shuttle service to Stonehenge departing from the station entrance and local bus services leaving from stops on South Western Road and Fisherton Street. Passenger facilities include cash points, vending machines, a cafe and taxi ranks.
FAQs: London to Salisbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Salisbury 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Salisbury
- 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).
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- 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 next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; 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]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
- 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
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