The average train between Birmingham and Salisbury takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Salisbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Salisbury. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Salisbury at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Salisbury station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Birmingham to Salisbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Salisbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Birmingham to Salisbury train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birmingham and Salisbury is 157.2 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Salisbury via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 6m.