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 February
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

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 $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

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 $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Salisbury

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $202 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

Newton Farmhouse
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, 189 reviews)
$112+
The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 466 reviews)
$139+
New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 863 reviews)
$87+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, 553 reviews)
$37+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3166 reviews)
$81+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1497 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $56 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Crossland X or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $56 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Crossland X or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.