Salisbury to Stonehenge Without a Car: Bus, Taxi or Private Driver

Stonehenge is about 10 miles north of Salisbury by road, around 20 minutes in the car. If you're visiting without a car, or simply don't want to deal with parking, there are two easy ways to get there: the dedicated tour bus or a pre-booked taxi. Here's how each one works, plus what you need to know about tickets and the visitor centre.

Book your Stonehenge tickets first

English Heritage, which looks after the site, says tickets to Stonehenge should be booked in advance. Tickets are for a timed entry slot, and if your slot is full by the time you arrive late, you'll have to wait for the next available one. So book your tickets before your transport, then plan the journey around your slot.

How the visitor centre works

Your visit starts at the visitor centre, which is about 1.5 miles from the stone circle. From there, a visitor bus takes around 5 to 10 minutes and runs frequently throughout the day, or you can walk, which takes 25 to 40 minutes. The buses also stop part of the way, so you can ride some of it and walk the rest. The visitor centre has an exhibition and a shop, so allow time for those as well.

Option 1: The Stonehenge Tour bus

The Stonehenge Tour is a bus that runs from the Salisbury railway station forecourt, through the city centre and past Old Sarum, to the Stonehenge visitor centre. English Heritage says it departs hourly from the station. It's a good option if you're on your own or a couple arriving by train. Check the operator's current timetable and fares before you go, as the timetable changes through the year.

Option 2: A fixed-price taxi

A pre-booked transfer from Salisbury to Stonehenge is a fixed £30 one way in a saloon for up to 4 passengers, or £40 in a multiseater for up to 8. A return is £57 in a saloon or £76 in a multiseater. We collect you from your hotel, home or the station at the time you choose, so you arrive in good time for your ticket slot, and we agree a time to bring you back.

For a group of three or four, a taxi is often simpler than buying several bus tickets, and you aren't tied to a timetable at either end.

Option 3: Make a day of it

Stonehenge pairs well with other sights nearby, such as Old Sarum on the edge of Salisbury, or the stone circle at Avebury further north. With a private driver you can see several in a day without worrying about bus times or parking. Our day trips guide has ideas, and our day trips page explains how it works.

A few practical tips

• Stonehenge stands on open downland, so dress for wind and rain whatever the weather is doing in town.
• Leave enough time to get back from the stones to the visitor centre before closing. English Heritage asks visitors to allow for this.
• Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere. Other dogs are welcome at the visitor centre but not in the field where the stones stand.
• If you drive yourself, there's a parking charge for non-members, which a taxi avoids.

To book your Stonehenge transfer, use the online quote or call or WhatsApp us on 07880 167302.