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 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 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 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 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 (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $112 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, 188 reviews)
$114+
The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 468 reviews)
$140+
New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 860 reviews)
$92+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, 559 reviews)
$36+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3191 reviews)
$81+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1498 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $60 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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 Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $60 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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 Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.