How to travel from Salisbury to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Southampton is around 37km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 29min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salisbury to Southampton by train, bus, taxi 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 Southampton Central.

  • Duration31min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Southampton City Centre Central Station.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Salisbury Reds

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Southampton.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Triple 4 Triple 4 Taxis

+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance37km (23 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Southampton by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 29min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Salisbury and Southampton is around 37km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 33km (21 miles)

It takes around 31min to get from Salisbury and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Southampton is to take a taxi which takes around 29min and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Southampton. It typically takes around 31min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salisbury and Southampton with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 31min.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Salisbury and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 31min, 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 Salisbury and Southampton. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salisbury and Southampton with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 5m.

Salisbury Reds run regular bus services between Salisbury and Southampton. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 31min.

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Southampton. The distance is around 37km (23 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 31min and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

How do I get from Salisbury to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Southampton

Transport options from Salisbury to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
31min
£12($14)
hourly39km (24 miles)
Bus
1h 5m
hourly41km (26 miles)
Taxi
29min
£59($70)
on demand37km (23 miles)
Drive
29min
£7($8)
on demand37km (23 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton