How to travel from Oxford to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Salisbury is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oxford to Salisbury by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalisburyOxford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Basingstoke and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ringwood and then to Salisbury New Canal.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance110km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Salisbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Oxford and Salisbury is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Oxford and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Salisbury is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Salisbury. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basingstoke. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Oxford and Salisbury. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Oxford and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ringwood. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

National Express, More Bus, Stagecoach West and Salisbury Reds run regular bus services between Oxford and Salisbury. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Basingstoke and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Oxford and Salisbury. The distance is around 110km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).

How do I get from Oxford to Salisbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Salisbury

Transport options from Oxford to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£52($61)
every 2 hours126km (78 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 60m
£12($14)
once daily169km (105 miles)
Bus via Faringdon, Market Place3h 25m
£7($8)
every 4 hours119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£19($23)
on demand110km (68 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