Our shuttle
The Salisbury to Stonehenge Shuttle Bus
A silver Ford Tourneo Custom minibus running direct from Salisbury Station to Stonehenge Visitor Centre. Six departures daily, return included — board any later shuttle on the day.
Stonehenge from Manchester
CrossCountry runs from Manchester Piccadilly through Birmingham and Southampton Central to Salisbury. For a day trip, depart before 07:00 to catch the 10:15 or 11:15 shuttle.
Your route
Train: Manchester Piccadilly → Salisbury
CrossCountry · ~2 hr 30 min–3 hr · ~£30–60 return
Walk to Caboose
115 South Western Road, Salisbury · 2 minutes from station exit · turn left, cross at the zebra
Shuttle: Salisbury → Stonehenge
Direct · 35 min · £15 return · reserved seat · free luggage storage
A day trip needs a pre-07:00 departure but is achievable. Many Manchester visitors prefer a one-night stay in Salisbury — hotels near the shuttle pickup start from around £70 and the Cathedral city is worth exploring in its own right. Book CrossCountry advance fares on Trainline at least 3 weeks ahead.
A night in Salisbury turns a very long day into a relaxed heritage weekend — highly recommended for Manchester visitors.
The final leg
Per person. Return journey included. No hidden fees.
Direct from Caboose to Stonehenge Visitor Centre. No stops.
Small group. Reserved seat. Not first-come-first-served.
Leave bags at Caboose all day. Pick up on return.
Common questions
CrossCountry from Manchester Piccadilly to Salisbury (2.5–3 hr via Southampton), walk 2 min to Caboose, then the direct shuttle (35 min).
Yes, but long. You need to depart before 07:00. Many visitors prefer a one-night stay in Salisbury instead.
CrossCountry advance fares from ~£30–60 return. Shuttle £15 return. Total ~£45–75 per person.
Via Birmingham New Street and Southampton Central, then South Western Railway to Salisbury. Check Trainline for the best through-fare on your date.
Our shuttle
A silver Ford Tourneo Custom minibus running direct from Salisbury Station to Stonehenge Visitor Centre. Six departures daily, return included — board any later shuttle on the day.