Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Salisbury travel guide

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With a population of 45.600, Salisbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Salisbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Salisbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wheatsheaf (Woodford) and Grillado (68 Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
€90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
€90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €39 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 153 km and will cost you around €6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €39 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 153 km and will cost you around €6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around €109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €254 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from €55 to €2,744 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 10% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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The Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€130+
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Milford Hall Salisbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€116+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€119+
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Stonehenge Hostel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€32+
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Best Western Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€99+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay €1.53 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.33 and €24.44.

Expect to pay €1.53 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.33 and €24.44.

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