Salisbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salisbury

With a population of 45,600, Salisbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 346
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 346
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 28m 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 hire from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around AED 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from the city centre of 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 28m 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 hire from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around AED 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Salisbury

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around AED 368 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 731 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 302+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 121+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 346+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 414+
Milford Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 340+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 81.53 and AED 108.71. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 81.53 and AED 108.71. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.