Private hire guide
Every private transfer option compared — our direct shuttle, private taxi, chauffeur hire, and minibus — with honest prices and what each one includes.
A private transfer is any vehicle booked exclusively for your party — as opposed to a shared public service like the Stonehenge Tour bus. Private transfers give you a guaranteed seat, direct routing, and privacy for your group. The price and flexibility varies significantly between options — from our shuttle at £15 per person to full chauffeur hire at £200+.
Shared private minibus — reserved seats
✓ Reserved seat · Direct 35-min journey · Free luggage storage
Best for: Solo travellers, couples, families, small groups
Book now →Exclusive vehicle — door to door
✓ Door-to-door service · Driver waits or returns
Best for: Groups of 4+ splitting cost · Those needing door-to-door
Premium exclusive vehicle
✓ Premium vehicle · Meet and greet · Driver waits
Best for: Corporate travel · Special occasions
Exclusive minibus — self-drive or with driver
✓ Full vehicle · Driver typically included
Best for: Large groups of 13–16 · School trips · Corporate groups
The Salisbury to Stonehenge shuttle is a private 12-seat minibus. Every passenger has a reserved seat — it is not a public service and you will not be sharing with strangers unless you are part of a group smaller than 12. The direct 35-minute journey goes from Caboose (2 minutes from Salisbury station) straight to the Stonehenge Visitor Centre with no intermediate stops.
At £15 per person return it is significantly cheaper than a private taxi for solo travellers and couples, and competitive even for groups of 4. Free luggage storage at Caboose is included — no extra charge to leave bags while you visit. See the full cost comparison for group breakdowns.
| Private shuttle | Private taxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (2 people) | £30 total | £50–80 total |
| Cost (4 people) | £60 total | £50–80 total |
| Flexibility | Fixed schedule (6 departures) | Any time |
| Door to door | Station to Stonehenge | Any address |
| Luggage storage | Free at Caboose | Boot of taxi |
| Booking required | Yes — online or phone | Yes — phone ahead |
For groups of up to 12, the shuttle offers the best value — book all available seats on a single departure and the entire vehicle is effectively private to your group. For groups of 13 or more, see our dedicated group trips guide for minibus and multiple-departure options.
For corporate groups requiring executive vehicles or specific arrival times, chauffeur hire is available from several Salisbury operators. Contact us if you would like recommendations — we work with local operators and can help direct you appropriately.
All private transfer options require advance booking — especially in summer. The shuttle can be booked online at the booking page. Private taxi operators in Salisbury should be contacted at least 24–48 hours ahead, and significantly earlier for peak dates. Chauffeur and minibus hire for groups should be arranged at least 2–4 weeks in advance for summer visits.
A private transfer means a vehicle booked exclusively for your party — not shared with strangers. Options include our private shuttle (reserved seats, fixed schedule, £15 per person return), a private taxi (door to door, flexible timing, £50–80 return), or chauffeur hire for groups or corporate travel.
Our shuttle at £15 per person return is the most affordable private transfer option. It operates on a fixed schedule (6 departures daily) with reserved seats and includes free luggage storage. A private taxi is significantly more expensive at £50–80 return but offers door-to-door flexibility.
Yes — several taxi operators in Salisbury offer private hire to Stonehenge. A return journey including waiting time typically costs £50–80. Book at least 24–48 hours ahead, especially in summer.
Yes — the shuttle is a small private minibus with 12 reserved seats. Unlike the public Stonehenge Tour bus, every seat is booked individually, no standing passengers are permitted, and the vehicle goes directly to Stonehenge Visitor Centre without additional stops.