Salisbury to London Trains From £14.30*

When travelling directly with South Western Railway, it takes around one hour and a half to get from Salisbury to London.

On your trip, you’ll head through Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Berkshire before arriving in London.

South Western Railway operates a diverse network from London Waterloo, catering to urban, suburban, and rural passengers across the South West. Its services extend across Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire.

Departing from Salisbury

Found on South Western Road, Salisbury Station is in the city centre near the River Avon and not far from Elizabeth Gardens, making it incredibly easy to get to via local buses and taxis.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway are the primary operators at this station, which connect destinations like London Waterloo, Bristol, Exeter, and Basingstoke to Salisbury.

Main stops

When travelling with South Western Railway, there are six stations from Salisbury to London Waterloo: Grateley, Andover, Whitchurch, Overton, Basingstoke, and Woking.

You should consider that these stops may change due to a variety of factors, like scheduling changes. To be certain, it’s best to check before you travel.

Arriving at London Waterloo

The train from Salisbury to London arrives at London Waterloo Station which is conveniently located on Waterloo Road.

The station has a dedicated London Underground station that runs on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo, and City lines. It even has bus services at several points around the station, alongside a taxi rank outside exit three, giving you the perfect excuse to roam the city to your heart’s content.

When arriving at Waterloo Station, you’ll soon realise you have a whole banquet of things to do nearby. The legendary London Eye, Tate Modern, The Houses of Parliament, and proper British Big Ben are all super close.

South Western Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: It is possible to get a Salisbury to London First Class ticket. First Class tickets include at-seat wireless charging and more spacious seats and tables. Wheelchair spaces are available in Standard Class only. Yet it's worth remembering that this journey is only fifteen to eighteen minutes long.

South Western Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Bags and other luggage items are permitted.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes are welcomed but there is a ‘first come, first served’ policy.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Help with journey planning, ticket booking, boarding and alighting (including ramps), station navigation, and light luggage handling. It also provides guidance for visually impaired passengers and information on train and station facilities.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.