How to travel from Salisbury to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and London is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Salisbury to London by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

South Western Railway

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Drive

Drive to London Paddington.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance132km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and London

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to London by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 1h 30m.

The distance between Salisbury and London is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Salisbury and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to London is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and London. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salisbury and London with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

South Western Railway run train services between Salisbury and London. Trains depart hourly 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salisbury and London. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Salisbury and London. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

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Transport options from Salisbury to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£42($50)
hourly134km (83 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£23($27)
on demand132km (82 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London