How to travel from Chester to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Salisbury is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chester to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Digbeth Hinckley St and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Chester to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Chester and Salisbury is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (154 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Chester and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Salisbury is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Salisbury. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Chester and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and Salisbury. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Digbeth Hinckley St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Chester and Salisbury. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Salisbury. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Chester and Salisbury. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Salisbury

Transport options from Chester to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
£250($295)
hourly402km (250 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 5m
£260($305)
hourly448km (278 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
£205($245)
every 4 hours834km (518 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£120($145)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)4h 30m
£110($130)
5 times a day345km (215 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
£17($20)
once daily355km (221 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£55($65)
on demand315km (196 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Salisbury

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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