Visiting Stonehenge requires two separate bookings: an entry ticket from English Heritage, and transport to get there. This guide covers both so you can plan your visit without any surprises.
Stonehenge is managed by English Heritage. Entry tickets must be purchased directly through their website at english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge. Walk-up tickets are not available — you must book in advance. This is especially important during summer months when the site reaches capacity.
Prices are approximate and set by English Heritage. Check english-heritage.org.uk for exact 2026 pricing before booking.
Transport is not included with Stonehenge entry tickets. You book that separately. If you are arriving into Salisbury by train, our shuttle is the most convenient option — it departs from Caboose, 115 South Western Road, which is 2 minutes from Salisbury Station.
The shuttle costs £15 return per person and includes your outbound journey, your return from Stonehenge, free luggage storage at Caboose, and a coffee before you board. It runs six times daily.
Our shuttle drops you at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre car park. From there it is a short walk to the visitor centre building, where you will need to show your English Heritage ticket. A separate shuttle bus (included with entry) runs from the visitor centre to the stones themselves, which are approximately 1.5 miles away.
Allow a minimum of 2 hours on site. Most visitors spend between 2 and 3 hours including the visitor centre exhibition, the stone circle walk, and the return shuttle bus to the visitor centre.
For the best experience, arrive on a weekday or choose an early morning time slot. The 10:05 shuttle from Salisbury gets you to the stones before the mid-morning peak. Late afternoon — the 14:05 or 15:05 shuttle — provides softer light for photography and fewer crowds as tour groups leave.
Summer opening hours at Stonehenge run until 20:00. Winter hours close earlier, typically at 17:00. Always check the English Heritage website for exact opening times on your chosen date.
Yes. English Heritage requires all visitors to pre-book timed entry tickets online. Walk-up tickets are not sold at the gate. You should book as far in advance as possible, particularly for weekends and school holidays.
No. The £15 shuttle ticket covers your transport from Salisbury to Stonehenge and back. Stonehenge entry tickets must be booked separately at english-heritage.org.uk.
Not through us. The Stonehenge Tour bus (operated by Salisbury Reds) does offer combined transport and entry tickets, though entry must still be booked for a specific time slot.
English Heritage may allow entry within a short window of your booked time, but this is at their discretion. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your entry slot. Choose a shuttle departure that gives you this buffer.