Salisbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salisbury

With a population of 45,600, Salisbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Salisbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
€88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in January
Estimated hotel price
€88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 73 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada 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 Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about €27 for a 1h 53m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 153 km and will cost you around €7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 for a journey of 217 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 Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 73 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada 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 Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about €27 for a 1h 53m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 153 km and will cost you around €7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 for a journey of 217 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

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around €94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€77+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€31+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€87+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€106+
Milford Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€87+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68.