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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Salisbury to see all of its attractions.

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 Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about €43 for a 1h 22m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 177 km and will cost you around €13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 193 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 Ryanair, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about €43 for a 1h 22m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 177 km and will cost you around €13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 193 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 (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,788 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,177 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around €105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€71+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€82+
Stonehenge Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€39+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€83+
Milford Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€82+
Best Western Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€91+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay €1.66 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 €19.81 and €26.41.

Expect to pay €1.66 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 €19.81 and €26.41.