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Getting to Stonehenge from Exeter

Exeter to Stonehenge via Salisbury is under 2 hours each way. A direct train across Salisbury Plain, then our shuttle drops you at the Visitor Centre. One of the most underrated day trips from the South West.

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Exeter to Stonehenge: step by step

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Exeter St DavidsSouth Western Railway trains run direct to Salisbury. Journey approximately 1 hour. Regular departures throughout the morning.
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Salisbury StationExit and turn left. Caboose is directly opposite at 115 South Western Road — a 2-minute walk.
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Shuttle from CabooseCollect your coffee, drop bags, and board. Departures at 10:05, 11:05, 12:05, 13:05, 14:05 and 15:05 daily.
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Stonehenge Visitor Centre35 minutes direct. Allow 2 to 3 hours on site.
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Return to ExeterShuttle back to Caboose, 2 minutes to the station, train back to Exeter.
Leg
Time
Cost (approx)
Exeter to Salisbury (train)
~1 hr
£15–£35 return
Shuttle to Stonehenge
35 min
£15 return pp
Total
Under 2 hrs
£30–£50 pp return

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Exeter to Stonehenge?

Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury (approximately 1 hour on South Western Railway), then the direct shuttle from Salisbury to Stonehenge (35 minutes). Total journey around 1 hour 40 minutes each way.

How long does it take from Exeter to Stonehenge?

Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes each way. Train Exeter to Salisbury: around 1 hour. Shuttle Salisbury to Stonehenge: 35 minutes.

How much does it cost from Exeter to Stonehenge?

Train from Exeter to Salisbury return costs approximately £15 to £35 depending on when you book. The shuttle costs £15 return per person. Total transport budget approximately £30 to £50 return per person.

Is Stonehenge a good day trip from Exeter?

Yes. The train journey from Exeter to Salisbury takes about an hour, making Stonehenge an easy day trip from Devon. Leave Exeter by 09:00 and you can be at Stonehenge by 10:40.

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Book your Stonehenge shuttle from Salisbury

Arriving from Exeter into Salisbury? Your shuttle is 2 minutes from the station. £15 return per person.

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