Salisbury to Coventry by train

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Overview: trains from Salisbury to Coventry

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salisbury to Coventry, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:10 View journey
Last train 23:26 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 149
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey US$290.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 51m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Salisbury to Coventry by train

Considering a train trip from Salisbury to Coventry? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Salisbury and Coventry

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 US$290.00, 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 3 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.

Salisbury to Coventry train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Salisbury to Coventry is at 05:10 and the last is at 22:26. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:16 and the last one is at 23:26. You can expect 27 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 44 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Salisbury and Coventry

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 25 minutes, covering a total of 149 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Salisbury and Coventry

Tickets for travel between Salisbury and Coventry can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Coventry

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Coventry.

FAQs about the train journey from Salisbury to Coventry

Want to know more about your journey from Salisbury to Coventry? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Salisbury to Coventry covers 149 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.