Salisbury to Stonehenge is 9.5 miles (15 km) by road. By shuttle or bus the journey takes 35 minutes. Here is everything you need to know about the distance, and the fastest, cheapest ways to cover it.
| Transport | Distance | Journey Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle (direct) | 9.5 miles | 35 minutes | £15 return pp |
| Tour Bus | 10.5 miles (via Old Sarum) | 35 to 40 minutes | £22, £25 return pp |
| Taxi | 9.5 miles | 20 to 25 minutes | £30, £50 one way |
| Driving | 9.5 miles | 20 to 25 minutes | Petrol + parking |
| Cycling | 10 miles (quiet roads) | 45 to 60 minutes | Free |
| Walking | 9.5 miles (off-road) | ~3 hours | Free (not recommended) |
The road route from Salisbury to Stonehenge follows the A360 northward through Wilton and onto Salisbury Plain. The route is scenic, Salisbury Plain is one of the largest areas of chalk downland in the UK, and the approach to Stonehenge from the south gives visitors their first glimpse of the stones from about a mile away.
The shuttle from Salisbury to Stonehenge takes the direct route, departing from Caboose opposite Salisbury Train Station and arriving at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre car park. There are no intermediate stops.
Salisbury city centre is approximately 9.5 miles (15 kilometres) from Stonehenge Visitor Centre by road. The most direct route by road is via the A360, which passes through Wilton and across Salisbury Plain.
By shuttle or bus: 35 minutes. By taxi: 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. By car: 20 to 25 minutes. By bike: 45 to 60 minutes. Walking the full distance is not practical and takes around 3 hours.
Technically yes, the distance is around 9.5 miles and would take roughly 3 hours to walk. However, there are no pavements along most of the route and it passes through open countryside. Walking from Salisbury to Stonehenge is not recommended for most visitors.
Stonehenge is approximately 9.5 miles from Salisbury train station. Our shuttle departs from Caboose, a 2-minute walk from the station exit, and reaches Stonehenge in 35 minutes.