Bus from Downton (Wiltshire) to Salisbury
9 direct routes · 16–39 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 22:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Salisbury as of 09:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Downton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | morebus | ~17 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 15 | 06:08 | 22:11 | The Bull (N-bound) | New Canal (Stop U) | Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham & Nunton |
| 44 | Salisbury Reds | ~27 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:55 | 18:27 | The Bull (N-bound) | New Canal (Stop U) | Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham, Nunton & Odstock |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · PR9, C15, B5, B6, B2, B1, B3
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR9 | Salisbury Reds | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:40 | 18:40 | The Bull (S-bound) | New Canal (Stop U) | Morgans Vale, Woodfalls, North Charford, Lover, Redlynch, Morgans Vale & 4 more |
| C15 | Salisbury Reds | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:31 | 17:31 | The Bull (N-bound) | New Canal (Stop U) | Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham & Nunton |
| B5 | Salisbury Reds | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | The Bull (N-bound) | New Bridge Road (N-bound) | Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham, Nunton & Odstock |
| B6 | Salisbury Reds | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | The Bull (N-bound) | New Canal (Stop U) | Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham & Nunton |
| B2 | Salisbury Reds | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:16 | 15:16 | The Bull (N-bound) | Whites (o/s) | Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham & Nunton |
| B1 | Salisbury Reds | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | The Bull (N-bound) | New Canal (Stop U) | Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham & Nunton |
| B3 | Salisbury Reds | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | The Bull (N-bound) | New Canal (Stop U) | Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham & Nunton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Downton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X3 bus, 44 bus, B5 bus, B6 bus, B2 bus, B1 bus or B3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Downton to Salisbury?
9 routes run directly from Downton to Salisbury: the X3 (morebus), the 44 (Salisbury Reds), the PR9 (Salisbury Reds), the C15 (Salisbury Reds), the B5 (Salisbury Reds), the B6 (Salisbury Reds), the B2 (Salisbury Reds), the B1 (Salisbury Reds), the B3 (Salisbury Reds). The most frequent is the X3, 30 times each weekday — board at The Bull (N-bound) and get off at New Canal (Stop U), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downton to Salisbury?
Between 16 minutes on the B5 and 39 on the PR9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Charlton All Saints, Nunton, Bodenham, Nunton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Downton to Salisbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:08 and the last around 22:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downton to Salisbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.