The distance between Salisbury and Birmingham is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Salisbury to Birmingham 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 Bristol Temple Meads and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
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There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Salisbury and Birmingham is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (98 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Salisbury and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Birmingham. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Salisbury and Birmingham. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salisbury and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.
National Express, Salisbury Reds and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Salisbury and Birmingham. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salisbury and Birmingham. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | £78($90) | hourly | 228km (142 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £8($10) | once daily | 227km (141 miles) |
Bus via Swindon, Bus Station | 4h 40m | £17($20) | every 20 mins | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £35($41) | on demand | 198km (123 miles) |
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