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Compare train, coach and flight for Salisbury to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 551 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£113 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Edinburgh from Salisbury by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Salisbury to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Salisbury to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salisbury to Edinburgh.

There are 3 options to travel from Salisbury to Edinburgh including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salisbury to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of £30.
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Edinburgh:
Taking a flight costs £11 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £40 for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs £58 less than taking a train, which costs on average £88 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Salisbury to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 21 h 15 min of travel time.
Getting to Edinburgh by train takes 6 h 54 min on average.
The distance between Salisbury and Edinburgh is around 341 miles.
The average frequency per day from Salisbury to Edinburgh is:
- 1 coach per day.
- 44 flights a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Salisbury and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Salisbury to Edinburgh:
The following travel companies offer services from Salisbury to Edinburgh:
- Travel with National Express for coaches to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Salisbury to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for £40.
- EasyJet can take you to Edinburgh by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Salisbury to Edinburgh for £30.
- Travel with LNER, Lumo, South Western Railway or first_great_western to go to Edinburgh by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lumo Salisbury to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for £88.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salisbury to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with 30 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from Salisbury.
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