Chester to Salisbury by train

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Overview: trains from Chester to Salisbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester to Salisbury, 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 04:22 View journey
Last train 21:21 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 248
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €77.82 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 10m
Train operators 12

Travelling by train from Chester to Salisbury

Ready to travel from Chester to Salisbury by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train travel between Chester and Salisbury: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Chester to Salisbury:

  • Cheapest tickets: €77.82

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Chester to Salisbury daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Salisbury on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 24 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:22: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:21: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:22: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:37: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 25 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Chester to Salisbury

The quickest time by train is 4 hours and 25 minutes, travelling a total distance of 248 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Chester and Salisbury?

You can secure tickets for travel between Chester and Salisbury up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Chester to Salisbury

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Chester and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Salisbury city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Salisbury

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

The train journey from Chester to Salisbury covers 248 kilometres in total.

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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.