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Compare coach and train for Salisbury to Dover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 216 km
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3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Dover
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Trains from Salisbury to Dover run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 4h 11m.
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 £21
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 22:48 |
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 £21
Train companies: South Western Railway from Salisbury to Dover trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Salisbury and Dover from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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 Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest Price
£103
South Western Railway frequency
3 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: Salisbury to Dover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury to Dover 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 Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Dover is by coach, costing approximately £21.
For a comprehensive visit, spending 2 to 3 days in Dover should suffice. This allows time to explore key attractions such as Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and the Dover Museum.
Booking trains from Salisbury to Dover in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Salisbury to Dover is 216 km.
In Dover, visitors can explore the historic Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels and panoramic views of the English Channel. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover offer scenic walking trails and stunning coastal vistas. For history enthusiasts, the Dover Museum showcases the town's history, including exhibits on the Bronze Age boat, while the Roman Painted House displays ancient Roman wall paintings. Samphire Hoe provides a unique nature reserve for walking and wildlife spotting. Additionally, you can explore the Dover Western Heights, take a boat tour to view the White Cliffs from the sea, visit the Dover Transport Museum, enjoy the picturesque Kearsney Abbey Gardens, and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse with guided tours and coastal views.
The last train from Salisbury to Dover departs at 22:48.
The cost of a train ticket from Salisbury to Dover can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £40, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The train journey from Salisbury to Dover covers a distance of 216 km and takes approximately 4h 11m. Trains run 5 per day.
There is no night train service from Salisbury to Dover.
The train station in Salisbury that goes to Dover is Salisbury station (SAL), and it arrives at Dover Priory (DVP).
The first train from Salisbury to Dover leaves at 4:27.
Trains from Salisbury to Dover run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Salisbury to Dover.
Yes, you can take the train from Salisbury to Dover.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Salisbury to Dover.
To get from Salisbury to Dover, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury and Dover
Salisbury
Dover
The major train station for departures in Salisbury is Salisbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salisbury for your trip from Salisbury to Dover.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2, 3 and 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park, platform 4 and platform 6 Secure Cycle compound for Season Ticket holders
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Salisbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off South Western Road
The major train station for arrivals in Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your journey to Dover from Salisbury.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dover Priory
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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