How to travel from Sunderland to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Sunderland and Salisbury is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sunderland to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £88($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Stn then Cabot Circus and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Sunderland and Salisbury is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Sunderland and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Salisbury is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Salisbury. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Victoria station and Clapham Junction. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

LNER, South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Sunderland and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Sunderland and Salisbury. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Stn, Cabot Circus and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sunderland and Salisbury. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Salisbury. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Sunderland and Salisbury. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Salisbury

Transport options from Sunderland to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
£195($230)
twice a week533km (331 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train3h 25m
£110($135)
twice a week541km (336 miles)
Fly to Exeter (EXT), Train3h 50m
£215($255)
twice a week662km (411 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train3h 50m
£280($330)
twice a week561km (348 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
£88($105)
hourly585km (364 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads6h 30m
£160($190)
every 2 hours599km (372 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
£35($42)
5 times a week567km (352 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth9h 55m
£18($21)
once daily574km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£89($105)
on demand510km (317 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