How to travel from Winchester to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Salisbury is around 38km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 32min.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration46min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

South Western Railway

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salisbury The Chapel.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Stagecoach South

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Salisbury.

  • Duration32min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Wintax Cars

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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration32min
  • Distance38km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Salisbury by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 32min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Winchester and Salisbury is around 38km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 34km (21 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Winchester and Salisbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 32min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Salisbury is to take a taxi which takes around 32min and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Salisbury. It typically takes around 46min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 46min.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 46min, 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 Winchester and Salisbury. It typically takes around 1hr and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Winchester and Salisbury with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1hr.

Stagecoach South run regular bus services between Winchester and Salisbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Salisbury The Chapel. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Winchester and Salisbury. The distance is around 38km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 32min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Salisbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £8 ($9).

How do I get from Winchester to Salisbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Salisbury

Transport options from Winchester to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
46min
£19($22)
hourly59km (37 miles)
Bus
1hr
£8($9)
twice daily41km (25 miles)
Taxi
32min
£59($70)
on demand38km (24 miles)
Drive
32min
£7($8)
on demand38km (24 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