Before you go

Your trip to Salisbury.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Salisbury – Inglaterra Destination Bath and Stonehenge about 145 km from Londres

How to get there

Southampton Airport (SOU) Southampton · 40 km
Bristol Airport (BRS) Bristol · 90 km
Salisbury railway station 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. From London, the train departs Waterloo and arrives in Salisbury in about 1h30. From Bath, the train takes about 1 hour. The nearest airports are Southampton and Bristol. The station is about a 10-minute walk from the centre.

How many days

A full day for Stonehenge in the morning and the cathedral with the Magna Carta in the afternoon. With one night, there's time left for Old Sarum, for the cathedral precinct, and for the river meadows.

When to go

From May to September the days are long and the Stonehenge plain is more pleasant. At the solstices, in June and December, there is a lot of activity around the stones. In winter it is cold and windy on the plain, but the cathedral and the museums remain open.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The centre is best explored on foot, and the tourist bus runs from the station to Stonehenge and Old Sarum. A car is useful for Avebury and for combining with Bath. Drive on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Salisbury

Morning
Stonehenge
Take the tourist bus from the station early and arrive at Stonehenge before the groups from London.
Afternoon
Old Sarum and cathedral
On the way back, stop at Old Sarum and head to the cathedral, with the Magna Carta in the chapter house.
Late afternoon
Precinct and meadows
Walk through the Cathedral Close and along the river meadows, with the spire reflected in the water.
Evening
Market square
Dine in an old pub near the market square.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Salisbury the best base for Stonehenge?

It is the nearest town, about 15 km away, with tourist buses that run from the train station to the visitor centre.

Can you visit Salisbury and Stonehenge in a day from London?

Yes: an early train from Waterloo, Stonehenge in the morning, the cathedral in the afternoon and return in the evening.

Does Salisbury have a market?

Yes, the market square usually hosts markets on some days of the week, a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Check the days in advance.

What is the Cathedral Close?

The large grassed precinct around the cathedral, surrounded by historic houses and a few museums.

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