From Nottingham
Nottingham to Stonehenge by train and shuttle — around 3 hours 30 minutes total. The East Midlands to Wiltshire’s prehistoric plain. A long day out, or the perfect foundation for a Salisbury weekend.
The most reliable route from Nottingham to Stonehenge uses East Midlands Railway to Birmingham New Street, then CrossCountry to Southampton Central, then South Western Railway to Salisbury. Check National Rail for your specific date — some services offer faster routings.
Shuttle: £15 return per person. Train advance fares from around £30 return. Stonehenge entry at english-heritage.org.uk.
For Nottingham visitors, Stonehenge works best as a weekend break. Arrive in Salisbury on Friday evening, explore the Cathedral city on Saturday morning, take the 10:05 shuttle to Stonehenge, and return to Nottingham Sunday. Salisbury has excellent hotels within walking distance of the shuttle pickup.
For a day trip, depart Nottingham by 06:30 to reach Salisbury in time for the 10:05 or 11:05 shuttle. Book all tickets well in advance.