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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, Wheatsheaf (Woodford) and Grillado (68 Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
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 Montreal and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about C$ 76 for a 2h 00m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 20 for a journey of 140 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 Montreal and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about C$ 76 for a 2h 00m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 20 for a journey of 140 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 (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,509 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,341 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,144 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around C$ 167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 449 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from C$ 83 to C$ 3,573 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 10% 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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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
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Milford Hall Salisbury By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 121+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.30 and C$ 40.40. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.30 and C$ 40.40. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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