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 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$144
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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Train. The train journey from Salisbury to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 34m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Train. The train journey from Salisbury to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 34m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 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 (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 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)
$124+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$51+
The King's Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$143+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$175+
Milford Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$142+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.98 and $45.30. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.98 and $45.30. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.