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.
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 Salisbury → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Salisbury.
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Take the bus to Digbeth Hinckley St and then to Salisbury.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 15m | £250($295) | hourly | 402km (250 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 5m | £260($305) | hourly | 448km (278 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £205($245) | every 4 hours | 834km (518 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £120($145) | hourly | 424km (263 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 4h 30m | £110($130) | 5 times a day | 345km (215 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | £17($20) | once daily | 355km (221 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £55($65) | on demand | 315km (196 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.