By bus to Boscombe Down
Salisbury Reds routes X4 and 8 both call at Boscombe Down Chambers Avenue, a short walk from the main entrance. We don’t quote bus fares or times: check them with Salisbury Reds.
Your shuttle is a licensed private hire car run by Premier Taxis Salisbury.
Which buses
Route X4
Salisbury Railway Station to Larkhill, by the City Centre, Archers Gate, Amesbury and Durrington.
Route 8
Salisbury to Andover, by Amesbury, Bulford, Tidworth and Ludgershall.
Where to get off
Get off at Boscombe Down Chambers Avenue. It’s a short walk to the main entrance, under a kilometre on the map. Some timetables show the stop under Archers Gate, so check the name when you plan your trip.
Boscombe Down is a working Ministry of Defence site. If you’re visiting, arrange access with your host in advance.
Bus or shuttle?
The bus is good if
you’re on your own, your times fit the timetable, and you don’t mind the walk at the end.
The shuttle is good if
you’re starting early or finishing late, you’re carrying kit, you’re expected at a set time, or a few of you can share.
Check before relying on it
Buses run to a timetable, which may not fit every shift pattern, especially at weekends. Look at the current one on the Salisbury Reds site.
Run by Premier Taxis Salisbury, licensed by Wiltshire Council. Fixed price, no surprises.
Questions
Of the stops routes X4 and 8 call at, Boscombe Down Chambers Avenue is the one we’d use. Check the stop name on the Salisbury Reds timetable before you travel.
We don’t quote bus fares, as they change. Salisbury Reds lists its current fares on its site.
Yes. Salisbury Reds lists Salisbury Railway Station on route X4. Check the current timetable for times.
Routes X4 and 8 stop at Chambers Avenue, then it’s a short walk. Our shuttle drops you at the main entrance.
Check before you go
Times, prices and opening hours change, so we link to the official pages rather than copy them.
Route X4, Salisbury to Larkhill, Salisbury Reds
Route 8, Salisbury to Andover, Salisbury Reds
Boscombe Down Chambers Avenue bus stop, bustimes.org
Related pages
Facts last checked: 4 November 2026.
Shared from £6.13 each
Private £36.75 a vehicle
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