Salisbury travel guide

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With a population of 45.600, Salisbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
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. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 1h 10m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Peterborough, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 28m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Peterborough, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 177 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 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 Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 73 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 1h 10m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Peterborough, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 28m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Peterborough, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 177 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 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

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,560 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,293 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,950 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (868 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,687 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $305 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)
$137+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$56+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$122+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$191+
Milford Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$163+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.89 and $45.18. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C4 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.89 and $45.18. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C4 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.