How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Salisbury?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Salisbury start from £51. The average price for this train route is around £74. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Salisbury?

The average train journey time from Washington to Salisbury is 8h 56m, covering a distance of 293 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Salisbury route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Salisbury?

The earliest train from Washington to Salisbury departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Salisbury from £49 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Salisbury on 18 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	CheapestFastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Salisbury on 19 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	CheapestFastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Salisbury on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Salisbury on 21 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Salisbury on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Salisbury on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	8h 56m	21:06	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	6h 55m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:22 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Salisbury

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Salisbury. The journey takes about 8 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just £51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 56mAverage duration

293 milesDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£46 - £136	Average duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£51 - £167	Average duration8h 56m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,739 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5739 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £51

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Salisbury, NC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Salisbury?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Salisbury start from £51. The average price for this train route is around £74. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Salisbury?
The average train journey time from Washington to Salisbury is 8h 56m, covering a distance of 293 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Salisbury route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Salisbury?
The earliest train from Washington to Salisbury departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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£70

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£70

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£112

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£56

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£56

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Salisbury, NC, US was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of £56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Salisbury, NC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £56 to £366 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Salisbury, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £56, which is on 2026-01-20.