Salisbury to Bournemouth train with South Western Railway

1,000+ travel companies

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for 10 Jul

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

1 h 16 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Trains per day

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Salisbury to Bournemouth will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

To travel from Salisbury to Bournemouth you need to make at least one change.

P08379+

L48295

08:341h23

Salisbury station (SAL)

09:57Pokesdown (POK)

£271One-way

1 change

P08381+

L48303

09:361h21

Salisbury station (SAL)

10:57Pokesdown (POK)

£271One-way

1 change

L51972 · L48568

08:501h49

Salisbury station (SAL)

10:39Pokesdown (POK)

£271One-way

1 change

L51976 · L48573

09:561h44

Salisbury station (SAL)

11:40Pokesdown (POK)

£271One-way

1 change

P08379+

L48295

08:341h28

Salisbury station (SAL)

10:02Bournemouth station (BMH)

£311One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Salisbury to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 39 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£29 Average Price	£14 Average Price Cheapest
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Salisbury to Bournemouth train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 10 July

Last updated at 15:18

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P08379+L48295	On time 07:34 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h28	09:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
P08379+L48295	On time 07:34 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h23	08:57 Pokesdown (POK)	1 change
L51972+C23546	On time 07:50 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h23	09:13 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
L51972 · L48568	On time 07:50 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h49	09:39 Pokesdown (POK)	1 change
P08381+L48303	On time 08:36 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h26	10:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
P08381+L48303	On time 08:36 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h21	09:57 Pokesdown (POK)	1 change
L51976+C23548	On time 08:56 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h16	10:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
L51976 · L48573	On time 08:56 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h44	10:40 Pokesdown (POK)	1 change
P08383+L48315	On time 09:34 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h27	11:01 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
L51980+C23552	On time 09:56 Salisbury station (SAL)	1h16	11:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Salisbury to Bournemouth by train or coach

Thu
10 Jul

Fri
11 Jul

Sat
12 Jul

Sun
13 Jul

Mon
14 Jul

Tue
15 Jul

Wed
16 Jul

Journey information

Overview: Train from Salisbury to Bournemouth

United Kingdom

Trains from Salisbury to Bournemouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

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 £11

Distance

39 km

Average train duration

1h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£13

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 15m

First train

04:12

Last train

23:03

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Train providers: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and CrossCountry trains Salisbury to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth from Salisbury from £24 with Omio’s train partners South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

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.

Train information from Salisbury to Bournemouth with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 1 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: £24
South Western Railway frequency: 8 a day

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Salisbury to Bournemouth train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £25

FAQs: Salisbury to Bournemouth train

FAQs: Travel by train from Salisbury to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salisbury to Bournemouth.

Cheap train tickets from Salisbury to Bournemouth can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salisbury to Bournemouth is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Salisbury to Bournemouth train time is 1 h 16 min covering the 24 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Salisbury to Bournemouth leaves at 04: 36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Salisbury to Bournemouth leaves at 23: 04.

There are 7 trains a day from Salisbury to Bournemouth which require at least one change with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Salisbury to Bournemouth, you can count on South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Bournemouth. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Bournemouth from Salisbury and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 04.

A day trip to Bournemouth from Salisbury is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Salisbury to Bournemouth is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Bournemouth from Salisbury including taking a train or coach.