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Getting to Stonehenge from Bournemouth

Bournemouth to Stonehenge in under 90 minutes. The direct train to Salisbury takes 45 minutes — no changes required. Then our shuttle gets you to the stones in 35 more.

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Bournemouth to Stonehenge: step by step

Bournemouth is on the South Western Railway line with direct trains to Salisbury — no changes. From Salisbury station, the shuttle pickup is a 2-minute walk.

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Bournemouth StationSouth Western Railway direct trains to Salisbury, approximately every hour. Journey time 45 minutes. Check times on National Rail or the SWR app.
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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, 11:05, 12:05, 13:05, 14:05 and 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 BournemouthShuttle back to Caboose. Two minutes to Salisbury Station. 45-minute train back to Bournemouth.

Journey summary

Leg
Time
Bournemouth to Salisbury (train)
45 min
Walk to Caboose pickup
2 min
Salisbury to Stonehenge (shuttle)
35 min
Total journey time
Under 90 min

Shuttle: £15 return per person all inclusive. Train from Bournemouth return from around £10. Stonehenge entry booked at english-heritage.org.uk.

Why Bournemouth visitors choose this route

For Bournemouth residents and holidaymakers, Stonehenge is one of those sites that feels far away but is genuinely accessible. The direct South Western Railway service — no changes required — makes it one of the easier routes to Stonehenge from the Dorset coast.

The route via Salisbury also opens up the city itself. Salisbury Cathedral and the medieval centre are 10 minutes on foot from the station. Many visitors from Bournemouth combine a morning in Salisbury with an afternoon at Stonehenge.

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Book your Stonehenge shuttle from Salisbury

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

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