The distance between Nottingham and Salisbury is around 273km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 → Nottingham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Salisbury.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury.
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Take the bus to Swindon A420 and then to Salisbury Blue Boar Row.
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There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Nottingham and Salisbury is around 273km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nottingham and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Salisbury is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Salisbury. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
East Midlands Railways, South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Nottingham and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Nottingham and Salisbury. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Swindon A420 and Swindon Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Megabus UK, Salisbury Reds and National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Salisbury. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) 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 Nottingham and Salisbury. The distance is around 273km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £83($100) | hourly | 341km (212 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 4h 45m | £95($115) | 5 times a week | 322km (200 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £250($300) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | £20($24) | 5 times a week | 310km (193 miles) |
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station | 6h 15m | £20($24) | every 4 hours | 388km (241 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £47($56) | on demand | 273km (169 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
South Western Railway
Salisbury Reds
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.