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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 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, FlixBus 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 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, FlixBus 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 (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $114 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)
$114+
The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 471 reviews)
$141+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, 565 reviews)
$37+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3210 reviews)
$85+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1507 reviews)
$137+
Milford Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1547 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.