R8 Salisbury ↔ Ditchampton

Operated by Salisbury Reds. First bus 08:42, last bus 18:05. 18 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The R8 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Ditchampton · Monday to Friday towards Ditchampton · Saturday towards Salisbury · Monday to Friday towards Salisbury · Saturday
R8 towards Ditchampton — Monday to Friday (8 journeys)
New Canal (Stop S) 10:1511:1512:1513:1514:1515:1516:2317:33
Railway Station Stop SF (N-bound) 10:1911:1912:1913:1914:1915:1916:2717:37
Cherry Orchard Lane (W-bound) 10:2211:2212:2213:2214:2215:2316:3117:40
Rogers Close (W-bound) 10:2811:2812:2813:2814:2815:2916:3717:46
Market Place (NW-bound) 10:3511:3512:3513:3514:3515:3816:4617:53
Elizabeth Road (S-bound) 10:4011:4012:4013:4014:4015:4316:5117:58

Route map

All stops on route R8

R8 towards Ditchampton

  1. New Canal (Stop S) Salisbury
  2. Clock Tower (NW-bound) Salisbury
  3. Fisherton Street Rail Bridge Stop SD (NW-bound) Salisbury
  4. Railway Station Stop SF (N-bound) Salisbury
  5. Stephenson Road (W-bound) Churchfields
  6. Cherry Orchard Lane (W-bound) Churchfields
  7. Cecil Terrace (W-bound) Bemerton
  8. Skew Bridge Road (opp) Bemerton
  9. St John's Primary School (o/s) Bemerton
  10. Bemerton Farm (opp) Bemerton
  11. Albion Bungalows (W-bound) Quidhampton
  12. Rogers Close (W-bound) Quidhampton
  13. Coronation Square (W-bound) Quidhampton
  14. Fugglestone (W-bound) Wilton
  15. Wilton Roundabout (W-bound) Wilton
  16. Minster Street (SW-bound) Wilton
  17. Wilton House (W-bound) Wilton
  18. Market Place (NW-bound) Wilton
  19. West Street (NW-bound) Wilton
  20. Victoria Road (o/s) Ditchampton
  21. The Hollows (N-bound) Ditchampton
  22. White Houses (opp) Ditchampton
  23. Elizabeth Road (S-bound) Ditchampton

R8 towards Salisbury

  1. Elizabeth Road (S-bound) Ditchampton
  2. White Houses (o/s) Ditchampton
  3. The Hollows (SE-bound) Ditchampton
  4. Victoria Road (opp) Ditchampton
  5. St Mary & St Nicholas Church (E-bound) Wilton
  6. West Street (SE-bound) Wilton
  7. Market Place (NW-bound) Wilton
  8. Wilton House (NE-bound) Wilton
  9. Wilton Roundabout (SE-bound) Wilton
  10. Fugglestone (E-bound) Wilton
  11. Coronation Square (E-bound) Quidhampton
  12. Rogers Close (E-bound) Quidhampton
  13. Albion Bungalows (E-bound) Quidhampton
  14. Bemerton Farm (o/s) Bemerton
  15. St John's Primary School (opp) Bemerton
  16. Skew Bridge Road (nr) Bemerton
  17. Cecil Terrace (E-bound) Bemerton
  18. Cherry Orchard Lane (E-bound) Churchfields
  19. Stephenson Road (E-bound) Churchfields
  20. Railway Station Stop SG (S-bound) Salisbury
  21. Fisherton Street Rail Bridge Stop SE (E-bound) Salisbury
  22. United Reform Church (SE-bound) Salisbury
  23. Endless Street (Stop A) Salisbury
  24. Blue Boar Row (Stop L) Salisbury
  25. Castle Street (Stop J) Salisbury

Towns & areas on this route

SalisburyWiltonBemertonDitchamptonQuidhamptonChurchfields

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first R8 bus?

The first R8 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last R8 bus?

The last R8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the R8 bus cost?

The R8 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Salisbury Reds day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the R8 bus?

The R8 is operated by Salisbury Reds.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.