How to travel from Cardiff to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Salisbury is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cardiff to Salisbury by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalisburyCardiff if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Salisbury by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Cardiff and Salisbury is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Cardiff and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Salisbury is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cardiff and Salisbury with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2hrs.

Great Western Railway run train services between Cardiff and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cardiff and Salisbury. We recommend that you drive to Salisbury. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Salisbury. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

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Transport options from Cardiff to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£38($45)
hourly145km (90 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£26($31)
on demand151km (94 miles)

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Airports near Salisbury

The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Salisbury