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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Salisbury
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Salisbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Salisbury will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading 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 trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
8:031h18Reading9:21Salisbury£221One-way0 changes- 9:031h18Reading10:21Salisbury£261One-way0 changes
- 9:031h18Reading10:21Salisbury£261One-way0 changes
- 8:031h18Reading9:21Salisbury£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 72 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Salisbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Salisbury trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L79309+ C48461 | 6:43 Reading West (RDW) | 1h23 | 8:06 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
| L79315+C48462 | 7:00 Reading West (RDW) | 1h43 | 8:43 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
| L80059+C48467 | 8:03 Reading West (RDW) | 1h16 | 9:19 Salisbury station (SAL) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Salisbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Salisbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 4:24 |
Last train 23:37 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Salisbury trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Salisbury from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Salisbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Salisbury
Most Reading to Salisbury trains use the Reading to Salisbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Salisbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to Salisbury leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Reading Green Park from Reading city centre
Reading Green Park is 3 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading Green Park train station facilities and services
Reading Green Park has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading Green Park.
Which Salisbury station do trains from Reading arrive at?
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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