The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Salisbury station (SAL)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Salisbury station (SAL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Salisbury station (SAL) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 6 trains that leave Southampton Central (SOU) for Salisbury station (SAL) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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.
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L52178Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton Central (SOU) to Salisbury station (SAL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Salisbury station (SAL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 33 km
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1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Southampton Central (SOU) to Salisbury station (SAL) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L52067 | On time 09:38 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h37 | 10:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08386 | On time 10:11 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h30 | 10:41 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L52078 | On time 10:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h38 | 11:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08388 | On time 11:10 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h30 | 11:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L52089 | On time 11:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h38 | 12:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08390 | On time 12:11 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 12:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Salisbury station (SAL)
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 21:22 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Southampton Central (SOU) to Salisbury station (SAL) trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and Salisbury station (SAL) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Central (SOU) and Salisbury station (SAL)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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. Please be aware that this station has no 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 in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 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]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- 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
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