Salisbury to London Trains From €12.91*

How many bags can I travel with on a South Western Railway train?

There are no specific baggage limits for SWR trains. You are usually allowed two large suitcases and a piece of hand luggage on rail services. Passengers should keep bags out of the aisles, doorways and wheelchair spaces.

What are Standard Class coaches like on South Western Railway trains?

Should I upgrade to South Western Railway First Class accommodation?

Buying a Salisbury to London First Class ticket mainly gets you more legroom and space on board. SWR doesn’t offer catering in any travel class or First Class lounge access, so it’s best to upgrade if you’d prefer the best seats in the house. Most services also offer wireless charging at the tables. If you’re travelling on a public holiday or during the weekend, you can ask the guard on board to upgrade to First Class for less.

When is the last Salisbury to London train?

The last direct service from Salisbury to London Waterloo departs at 22:25 on weekdays, 22:26 on Saturdays and 22:27 on Sundays.

Salisbury: Getting to your platform

Salisbury station is about 23 minutes from the city centre on foot. A range of Salisbury Reds buses stop directly in front of the station. 

• Station platforms: Salisbury has four platforms in use: platforms 2–4 and 6. The vast majority of trains to London Waterloo stop at platform 2. Double-check the departure boards before heading to the subway to access the platforms.
• Pre-journey treats: Pick up a coffee and food to go from Café Local (seating available) or the Costa kiosk between platforms 2 and 3.

On board trains from Salisbury to London

Sit back and marvel at the rural landscapes on the Salisbury to London train. Keep an eye out for these scenic highlights.

• Natural and urban views: Take in miles of lush Wiltshire countryside and Hampshire greenery, then watch the landscape shift on the approach to the big city. Passengers can spot the Bourne Rivulet valley between Whitchurch and Andover, the Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and a glimpse of the London Eye as the train pulls into London Waterloo.
• Where to sit: Take a seat on the left side for picturesque views of fields and suburban towns.

Arriving at London Waterloo

Trains from Salisbury to London bring passengers to London Waterloo station. This central London terminus has many exits and transport links. Here’s how to navigate the busy station:

• Victory Arch exit: The station’s main exit is the best way out to walk towards the South Bank or board bus routes serving central and north London.
• Tension Way exit: Adjacent to the Victory Arch, more buses will take you across the city.
• Station Approach exit: Use this exit to find the bicycle parking area.
• Waterloo Road exit: The London Underground station and more bus routes (to central and southeast London) are accessible from this exit.
• Westminster Bridge Road exit: If you’re taking a cab to your final destination, the taxi rank is located here.
• Onward travel: Easily transfer to the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, and Waterloo & City lines on the Tube network. An escalator from the main concourse to the balcony takes you to Waterloo East station. A host of bus services to several areas around the city stop around the station. If you’ve got time to spare, you can take a stroll from the terminus and explore London’s iconic landmarks. You’re also minutes from the London Eye Waterloo Pier, where you can take a river bus to riverside destinations.