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

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
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 73 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 73 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around C$ 188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 390 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from C$ 86 to C$ 3,471 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 24% 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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Milford Hall Salisbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
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New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
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Stonehenge Hostel - Yha Affliated
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 52+
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Best Western Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 178+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.44 and C$ 39.25. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.44 and C$ 39.25. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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