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Salisbury to Southampton train prices and times

Planning a journey from Salisbury to Southampton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £4.35, with average prices for this route around £10.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Thu, May 22
From £10.00
Fri, May 23
From £10.00
Sat, May 24
From £4.35
Sun, May 25
From £10.00
Mon, May 26
From £8.70
Tue, May 27
From £10.00
Wed, May 28
From £10.00

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:33 Salisbury	06:15 Southampton Airport Parkway	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:39 Salisbury	06:18 Southampton Central	39m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:18 Salisbury	06:47 Southampton Central	29m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:50 Salisbury	07:32 Southampton Central	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:11 Salisbury	07:40 Southampton Central	29m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:37 Salisbury	08:09 Paris	32m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Salisbury to Southampton train route details

First train

05:33

Last train

23:03

Departure station

Salisbury

Arrival station

Southampton

Journey time

28m

Distance

21 miles

Price

£4.35*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Salisbury to Southampton

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Salisbury to Southampton during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Salisbury to Southampton for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Salisbury to Southampton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Salisbury to Southampton ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Salisbury to Southampton train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Salisbury to Southampton with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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