The distance between Plymouth and Salisbury is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Plymouth 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.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Salisbury.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Salisbury.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Salisbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Plymouth and Salisbury is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (113 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Plymouth and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Salisbury is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Plymouth and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Plymouth and Salisbury. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Salisbury. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Plymouth and Salisbury. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | £64($76) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | £22($26) | once daily | 281km (175 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £38($45) | on demand | 216km (134 miles) |
Stagecoach South West
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.