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 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Train. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m 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 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Train. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m 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 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 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 (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $205 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, 190 reviews)
$115+
The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 472 reviews)
$141+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, 564 reviews)
$37+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3204 reviews)
$83+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1493 reviews)
$146+
Milford Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1545 reviews)
$137+

Renting a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.