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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$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 1h 31m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 13 for a journey of 160 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 1h 31m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 13 for a journey of 160 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,403 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around C$ 155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 477 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from C$ 76 to C$ 3,586 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 12% 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 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 113+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.08 and C$ 40.10. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.08 and C$ 40.10. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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