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$ 144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
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 Calgary and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around C$ 58 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 306 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 Calgary and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around C$ 58 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 306 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

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 355 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from C$ 68 to C$ 3,509 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 13% 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 83+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 117+
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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$ 30.10 and C$ 40.13.

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$ 30.10 and C$ 40.13.

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