Introduction
Where to eat
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, Allium (6-7 Ox Row) and Qudos (38 Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 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 Orlando and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 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

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,333 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $274 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in Salisbury by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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Newton Farmhouse
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, 379 reviews)
$119+
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The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 534 reviews)
$147+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1231 reviews)
$73+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1983 reviews)
$88+
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Milford Hall Salisbury By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1968 reviews)
$81+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2833 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

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. Compact (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 $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. Compact (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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