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. 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.

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Where to Eat in Salisbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Anokaa (60 Fisherton Street) and The Compasses Inn (Lower Chicksgrove, Tisbury) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Train. The train journey from Salisbury to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $34 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Paris, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 925 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Train. The train journey from Salisbury to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $34 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Paris, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 925 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
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $518 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $106 to $4,298 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Milford Hall Salisbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Stonehenge Hostel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$64+
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Best Western Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$217+
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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 $36.66 and $48.88.

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 $36.66 and $48.88.

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