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Getting to Stonehenge from Birmingham

Birmingham to Stonehenge is a proper day out — but a very achievable one. The train to Salisbury takes around 1 hour 45 minutes, then our direct shuttle gets you to the stones in 35 more. On the 10:05 shuttle, you can be at Stonehenge by mid-morning.

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Birmingham to Stonehenge: step by step

The route from Birmingham to Stonehenge via Salisbury requires a train change at Southampton Central or Basingstoke, depending on the service. CrossCountry and South Western Railway both serve this route. Book your train in advance for the best fares.

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Birmingham New StreetCrossCountry services run to Southampton Central, where you change for South Western Railway to Salisbury. Alternatively, some services route via Basingstoke. Check times on National Rail — journey approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Salisbury StationTurn left from the exit. Caboose is directly opposite at 115 South Western Road — 2-minute walk across the zebra crossing.
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Stonehenge Shuttle from CabooseDrop your bags (free storage all day), collect your coffee, and board. Six departures daily: 10:05 to 15:05.
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Stonehenge Visitor Centre35 minutes direct. Allow 2 to 3 hours on site. Pre-book English Heritage timed entry tickets.
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Return to BirminghamShuttle back to Caboose. Train from Salisbury back to Birmingham via your outbound route.

Birmingham to Stonehenge journey summary

Leg
Time
Birmingham New Street to Salisbury (train)
c. 1 hr 45 min
Walk to Caboose pickup
2 min
Salisbury to Stonehenge (shuttle)
35 min
Total journey time
c. 2 hr 30 min

Shuttle: £15 return per person. Train advance fares from around £25 return. Stonehenge entry at english-heritage.org.uk.

Planning your Stonehenge day trip from Birmingham

To make the most of a day trip from Birmingham, aim for the 07:30 to 08:30 departure from New Street. This gets you into Salisbury in time to connect with the 10:05 or 11:05 shuttle. You’ll be at Stonehenge for a full morning visit and can return to Birmingham comfortably by early evening.

Book your train tickets at least 2 weeks in advance for the best advance fares. Book Stonehenge timed entry at english-heritage.org.uk. Book your shuttle here at salisburytostonehenge.com. Three bookings, one exceptional day.

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Book your Stonehenge shuttle from Salisbury

Arriving from Birmingham into Salisbury? Your shuttle is 2 minutes from the station exit. £15 return. Book in 2 minutes.

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