There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Salisbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
3h 23m£77–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
8h 33m£19–29Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
6h 20m£29–49Drive 123.3 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Salisburycar 123.3 mi
2h 52m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
4h 30m£80–126
Leicester to Salisbury by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Salisbury is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Salisbury is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at New Canal via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Salisbury via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Leicester and Salisbury is 186 miles. The road distance is 124 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Salisbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 23m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Leicester to Salisbury, including transfers.
Leicester to Salisbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Salisbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Salisbury is to train via London which takes 3h 23m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Salisbury, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Salisbury via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to New Canal via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Meeting House Lane in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Salisbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Leicester to Salisbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Salisbury is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Leicester to Salisbury.
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