How to travel from Gloucester to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Salisbury is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gloucester 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 SalisburyGloucester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Bristol Temple Meads

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Salisbury by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Gloucester and Salisbury is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Gloucester and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Salisbury is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gloucester and Salisbury with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 20m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Gloucester and Salisbury. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Gloucester and Salisbury. We recommend that you drive to Salisbury. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Gloucester and Salisbury. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Salisbury

Transport options from Gloucester to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bristol Temple Meads + 2 similar
1h 55m
£41($48)
hourly147km (91 miles)
Train to Westbury (Wilts)2h 20m
£41($49)
every 2 hours147km (91 miles)
Train2h 20m
£38($45)
once daily147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£21($25)
on demand119km (74 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