Taking the train from Gloucester to Salisbury

Ready to book a trip from Gloucester to Salisbury by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Gloucester and Salisbury

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £21.25, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Gloucester and Salisbury

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 4 trains make this journey of 93 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Gloucester is at 05:17 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 17:55.

During the weekend, 11:47 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 18:41 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Gloucester to Salisbury

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 11 minutes. The total distance travelled is 93 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Gloucester and Salisbury

Tickets for travel between Gloucester and Salisbury can be booked 2 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Salisbury

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Salisbury.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Gloucester to Salisbury by train?

The train journey between Gloucester and Salisbury spans 93 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Gloucester to Salisbury?

The cheapest fare on this route is £21.25. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Gloucester to Salisbury?

Tickets for this journey become available 2 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Gloucester to Salisbury by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 11 minutes.