The distance between Colchester and Salisbury is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Colchester 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 Salisbury → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Salisbury.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Salisbury by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Colchester and Salisbury is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Colchester and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Salisbury is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford (London) and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Colchester and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Colchester and Salisbury. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 25m | £63($75) | hourly | 224km (139 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £45($53) | on demand | 258km (160 miles) |
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South Western Railway
The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.