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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Salisbury
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Salisbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Salisbury will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Southampton for Salisbury 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 33 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southampton to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Salisbury 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 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 33 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Southampton to Salisbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Salisbury trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08382 | On time 08:10 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 08:39 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P09898 | On time 08:23 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h30 | 08:53 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
 L52057 | On time 08:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h38 | 09:15 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08384 | On time 09:11 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 09:40 Salisbury station (SAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Salisbury
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Trains from Southampton to Salisbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 29m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Southampton to Salisbury trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Southampton and Salisbury from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton to Salisbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Salisbury 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 Salisbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Salisbury
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton: Stop in Bullard Road adjacent to Station Hotel. To Fareham: Bullard Road Gyratory (A3035) Bus Shelter
WifiParkingLost and Found Office- Car Park: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From Totton / Romsey: Bus Stop outside of Station on sliproad from Waterloo Road to Mountbatten Way (A33) To Southampton: Mountbatten Way (A33) Bus Stop by Lakelands Drive
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Totton / Romsey: Redbridge Roundabout Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road) To Southampton: Redbridge School Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road)
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Hotel
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Information Desk
- 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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