London to Stonehenge is one of England's great day trips. The route via Salisbury is the most direct, the most comfortable, and with the Salisbury to Stonehenge Shuttle leaves almost nothing to chance. Here's the complete guide.
Train: London to Salisbury
South Western Railway operates direct trains from London Waterloo to Salisbury. The journey takes approximately 80 to 90 minutes. The earliest useful departure from Waterloo is the 08:00 to 09:00 window arriving in Salisbury at 09:30 to 10:15. Trains run approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day.
Book tickets in advance via nationalrail.co.uk or the SWR app. Advance single tickets can be substantially cheaper than walk-up Anytime fares. A return from London Waterloo to Salisbury typically costs £35 to £60 depending on purchase timing.
Salisbury to Stonehenge
From Salisbury station, cross the road to Caboose and board the Salisbury to Stonehenge Shuttle. First departure 10:15 daily. The 35 minute shuttle costs £15 return per person and includes your return pick-up from Stonehenge, luggage storage.
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At Stonehenge
Book your English Heritage timed entry ticket at english-heritage.org.uk before your trip. Choose a slot starting at 10:30 or 11:00 to match the 10:15 shuttle arrival time. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the full Stonehenge experience.
Return to London
Take your booked in advance shuttle return to Salisbury. Last shuttle service returns from Stonehenge at 17:40 (summer) arriving back in Salisbury by 18:15. Trains from Salisbury to Waterloo run until late evening, giving you a very comfortable window for dinner in Salisbury or a relaxed return journey.
Total Day Trip Cost (Approximate, per person)
Train return: £35 to £60 | Shuttle: £20 | Stonehenge entry: £30 | Total: approximately £85 to £110 per adult. For a group, the per-person cost reduces and the experience is exceptional value for a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ready to visit Stonehenge from Salisbury? The shuttle departs a 2 minute walk from Salisbury Train Station. Just £15 return per person, all in.
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The Salisbury to Stonehenge Shuttle departs six times daily from directly opposite Salisbury Train Station. £15 return per person, reserved seat. Luggage storage available from £5 per bag.
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