How to travel from Dumfries to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Salisbury is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries 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 SalisburyDumfries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Haymarket, plane

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Ringwood.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).

The distance between Dumfries and Salisbury is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Dumfries and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Salisbury is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Salisbury. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Dumfries and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Dumfries and Salisbury. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Ringwood. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Salisbury. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Dumfries and Salisbury. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Salisbury

Transport options from Dumfries to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Haymarket, plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
£240($285)
every 3 hours766km (476 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£260($310)
every 4 hours775km (481 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane4h 30m
£235($280)
once daily664km (412 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 35m
£135($160)
every 3 hours755km (469 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane4h 35m
£115($140)
every 4 hours753km (468 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane4h 55m
£150($175)
once daily671km (417 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
£180($215)
hourly669km (416 miles)
Train via Carlisle6h 15m
£165($195)
hourly590km (367 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
£40($47)
once daily715km (445 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£95($115)
on demand552km (343 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