The average train between Plymouth and Salisbury takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Salisbury. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Salisbury at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Salisbury station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Plymouth to Salisbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Salisbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Plymouth to Salisbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Salisbury is 182.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Salisbury via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 30m.