What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Salisbury?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Salisbury is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Salisbury?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Salisbury is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £16 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Salisbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Salisbury. Services depart once daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Reading to Salisbury?

The distance between Reading and Salisbury is 51 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Salisbury without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Salisbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Salisbury?

The train from Reading to Salisbury takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Reading to Salisbury train from?

Reading to Salisbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Salisbury?

The best way to get from Reading to Salisbury is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £21 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Reading to Salisbury train arrive?

Reading to Salisbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Reading to Salisbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Salisbury is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Reading to Salisbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Salisbury?

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Where can I stay near Salisbury?

There are 536+ hotels available in Salisbury.

Reading to Salisbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Salisbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Salisburytrain Reading - Salisbury / ...
1h 4m
£16–35
Line 76 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
3h 19m
£11–20
Drive 49.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Salisburycar 49.4 mi
1h 13m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Salisburytaxi 49.4 mi
1h 13m
£140–170
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
1h 20m
£18–51

Reading to Salisbury by train

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.1 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Salisbury, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Salisbury once daily. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Blue Boar Row via Basingstoke, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 19m.

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