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Getting to Stonehenge from York

York to Stonehenge — two of the great heritage cities of England, connected by CrossCountry rail and our 35-minute shuttle. The journey takes around 3 hours 45 minutes. Most York visitors make it a proper Wiltshire weekend.

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York to Stonehenge: step by step

CrossCountry services run from York southbound through Birmingham and onward to Southampton Central, where you connect for South Western Railway to Salisbury. Check National Rail for the fastest service on your chosen date — routing via Bristol is also possible.

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York StationCrossCountry services south towards Birmingham and Southampton Central. Journey to Salisbury approximately 3 hours with one change. Book in advance on National Rail or Trainline.
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Change at Southampton CentralSouth Western Railway runs frequently from Southampton Central to Salisbury (approximately 45 minutes, no further change required).
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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 included 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. Pre-book English Heritage timed entry at english-heritage.org.uk.

York to Stonehenge journey summary

Leg
Time
York to Southampton Central (CrossCountry)
c. 2 hr 15 min
Southampton Central to Salisbury (SWR)
45 min
Walk to Caboose pickup
2 min
Salisbury to Stonehenge (shuttle)
35 min
Total journey time
c. 3 hr 45 min

Shuttle: £15 return per person. Train advance fares from around £35 return. Stonehenge entry at english-heritage.org.uk.

York and Stonehenge: an unlikely but rewarding pairing

York and Salisbury sit at opposite ends of English heritage — the Viking and Norman north, and the prehistoric south. For visitors based in York, a Wiltshire weekend gives access to two UNESCO-adjacent landscapes in two very different chapters of British history.

One night in Salisbury — within walking distance of the shuttle pickup and the Cathedral — is the perfect base. Book the 10:05 shuttle on the morning after arrival for the best experience. Book at salisburytostonehenge.com.

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Book your Stonehenge shuttle from Salisbury

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

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