The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury to Nottingham will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 2 trains that leave Salisbury for Nottingham 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 214 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 33 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.
7:525h33Salisbury13:25Nottingham£711One-way0 changes
8:445h03Salisbury13:47Nottingham£1411One-way0 changes
8:445h03Salisbury13:47Nottingham£1411One-way0 changes
7:525h33Salisbury13:25Nottingham£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Salisbury to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 214 km
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£108 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salisbury to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Nottingham trains for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L79348+ W70876+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | On time 8:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 6h19 | 14:40 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
L79348+ C01965+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ C59730 | On time 8:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 5h04 | 13:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
C42255+ G01068+ C21253 | On time 8:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 5h06 | 13:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
L79354+ G00859 · G01068+ C21253 | On time 8:47 Salisbury station (SAL) | 4h59 | 13:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
L79359+ C01998+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ C59732 | On time 9:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 5h05 | 14:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
L79365+ G00862 · G01070+ C21252 | On time 9:47 Salisbury station (SAL) | 4h59 | 14:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
L79365 · L80197+ G08052+ C04464 | On time 9:47 Salisbury station (SAL) | 4h48 | 14:35 Nottingham station (NOT) | 5 changes | |
L79370+ W70887+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | On time 10:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 6h16 | 16:37 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
L79370+ C02110+ C59734+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross | On time 10:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 5h04 | 15:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
L79376+ G00868 · G01072+ C21249 | On time 10:47 Salisbury station (SAL) | 4h59 | 15:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
C02110+ W34541+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G00868 | Delayed 12:33 10:47Salisbury station (SAL) | 4h38 | 15:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 5 changes | |
L79381+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ C02041+ C59737 | On time 11:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 5h04 | 16:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
L79381+ C21570 · C59801+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | On time 11:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 6h03 | 17:24 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
L79381+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ W70893 | On time 11:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 6h29 | 17:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
L79388+ G00873 · G01076+ C21248 | On time 11:47 Salisbury station (SAL) | 4h59 | 16:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
C02041+ W34543+ G00873+ L79388 | Delayed 13:33 11:47Salisbury station (SAL) | 4h38 | 16:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 5 changes | |
L79393+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ C01983+ C59740 | On time 12:21 Salisbury station (SAL) | 5h06 | 17:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Nottingham
Trains from Salisbury to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £55 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 19:59. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 19:59 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Salisbury to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Salisbury and Nottingham from £55. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Salisbury to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury and Nottingham
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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 the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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