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Art gallery in nearby Bruton showing changing contemporary exhibitions in a restored historic building with a thoughtful programme.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Warminster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 31 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (20m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Warminster trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C42255 | 8:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h21 | 9:01 Warminster station (WMN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C42716 | 9:05 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h20 | 9:25 Warminster station (WMN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C42257 | 9:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h20 | 10:02 Warminster station (WMN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80060 | 10:24 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h20 | 10:44 Warminster station (WMN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34983 | 10:42 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h20 | 11:02 Warminster station (WMN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48624 | 11:12 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0h20 | 11:32 Warminster station (WMN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Salisbury to Warminster run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 20m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 23:21 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury to Warminster 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 Warminster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salisbury to Warminster trains use the Salisbury to Warminster station pair. Use this guide to compare Salisbury and Warminster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Salisbury.
Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury. ATMs are available at Salisbury.
Ticket office support is available at Salisbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salisbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salisbury: Bike Parking.
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.
Warminster has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Warminster.
Ticket office support is available at Warminster.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warminster: Parking, WC.
Available at Warminster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warminster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be accessed step free via drop off however the Salisbury bound platform can only be accessed on station via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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