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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Salisbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 01m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. 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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 01m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. 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

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $322 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $63 to $2,547 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Salisbury by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 523 reviews)
$149+
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Newton Farmhouse
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 381 reviews)
$128+
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Brickworth Farmhouse
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 28 reviews)
$0+
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New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1179 reviews)
$84+
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Milford Hall Salisbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1896 reviews)
$94+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2701 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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