How to travel from Swindon to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Salisbury is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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 SalisburySwindon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Castle Street.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Salisbury Reds

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Salisbury.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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car
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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance68km (42 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Salisbury by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Swindon and Salisbury is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Swindon and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Salisbury is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon 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 Swindon and Salisbury. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Swindon and Salisbury with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 15m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Swindon and Salisbury. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Swindon and Salisbury. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Swindon and Salisbury with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 55m.

Salisbury Reds run regular bus services between Swindon and Salisbury. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Swindon and Salisbury. The distance is around 68km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Salisbury

Transport options from Swindon to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
£23($27)
twice daily91km (57 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
hourly68km (42 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£100($120)
on demand68km (42 miles)
Drive
1hr
£12($14)
on demand68km (42 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