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
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in November
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 45 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 45 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Salisbury

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,674 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $330 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)
$145+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$59+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$132+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$202+
Milford Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$170+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salisbury, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salisbury, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.