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Outbound fromPotters Bar to Salisbury by train
It takes an average of 3h 11m to travel from Potters Bar to Salisbury by train, over a distance of around 82 miles (132 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Potters Bar to Salisbury and tickets for this journey start from £39.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:00 | |
| Departure station | Potters Bar | |
| Arrival station | Salisbury | |
| Journey time | From 2h 56m | |
| Distance | 82 miles (132 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £39.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, Great Northern, South Western Railway, Thameslink |
Travelling from Potters Bar to Salisbury by train
Looking to travel from Potters Bar to Salisbury by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 11 minutes to travel from Potters Bar to Salisbury by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 56 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 82 miles (132 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Salisbury, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to get to Salisbury. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Potters Bar to Salisbury in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £39.10.
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Cheap train tickets from Potters Bar to Salisbury
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Potters Bar to Salisbury is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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