How to travel from Southampton to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Southampton and Salisbury is around 38km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 29min.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration29min
  • 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 Salisbury New Canal.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Salisbury Reds

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Salisbury.

  • Duration30min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

West Quay Cars

+ 7 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration30min
  • Distance38km (23 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Southampton to Salisbury by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 29min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £12 ($14).

The distance between Southampton and Salisbury is around 38km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 33km (21 miles)

It takes around 29min to get from Southampton and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 30min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Salisbury is to take the train which takes around 29min and will set you back approx £12 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Salisbury, 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 Southampton and Salisbury. It typically takes around 29min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Southampton and Salisbury with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 29min.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Southampton and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 29min, 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 Southampton and Salisbury. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Southampton and Salisbury with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 10m.

Salisbury Reds run regular bus services between Southampton and Salisbury. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 29min.

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 Southampton and Salisbury. The distance is around 38km (23 miles) by road and it will take around 30min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 29min and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

How do I get from Southampton to Salisbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Salisbury

Transport options from Southampton to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
29min
£12($14)
hourly39km (24 miles)
Bus
1h 10m
hourly40km (25 miles)
Taxi
30min
£59($70)
on demand38km (23 miles)
Drive
30min
£7($8)
on demand38km (23 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