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With a population of 45.600, Salisbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. 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
AED 378
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 378
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 hire from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from the city centre of 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 Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 hire from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Salisbury

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,815 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,927 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around AED 451 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 931 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from AED 231 to AED 11,481 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

The Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 532+
New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 338+
Milford Hall Salisbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 470+
The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 487+
Stonehenge Hostel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 136+
Best Western Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 409+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.

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