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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury to Plymouth will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 2 trains that leave Salisbury for Plymouth 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 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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.
11:123h18Salisbury14:30Plymouth£691One-way0 changes- 10:123h01Salisbury13:13Plymouth£841One-way0 changes
- 10:123h01Salisbury13:13Plymouth£841One-way0 changes
- 11:123h18Salisbury14:30Plymouth£691One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salisbury to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a coach costs an average of £86.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£71 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salisbury to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:12 Salisbury | 3h01 | 13:13 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:12 Salisbury | 3h18 | 14:30 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Plymouth
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Trains from Salisbury to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 22:11 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Salisbury to Plymouth trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Salisbury and Plymouth from £26. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury and Plymouth
Most Salisbury to Plymouth trains use the Salisbury to Plymouth station pair, with some services arriving at Devonport. Use this guide to compare Salisbury and Plymouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salisbury station do trains to Plymouth leave from?
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.
Which Plymouth station do trains from Salisbury arrive at?
Getting to Plymouth from Plymouth city centre
Plymouth train station facilities and services
Plymouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Devonport from Plymouth city centre
Devonport is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Devonport train station facilities and services
Devonport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Devonport.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Devonport: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Devonport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Devonport: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. 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 not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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