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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Salisbury to see all of its attractions.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 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 C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the centre.

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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 20 for a journey of 170 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 centre.

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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 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 C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the centre.

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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 20 for a journey of 170 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 centre.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,156 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,560 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 377 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from C$ 63 to C$ 3,481 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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The Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 82+
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The Pelican Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 115+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.18 and C$ 40.24.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.18 and C$ 40.24.

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