Salisbury to Marwell Zoo
Salisbury station
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£51.75
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No train or bus runs straight from Salisbury to Marwell Zoo. The nearest stations are Eastleigh (5 miles) and Winchester (8 miles), and the only bus to the zoo gate is the Stagecoach 69 from Winchester, on Sundays only. Our shared shuttle takes you from Salisbury station to the zoo entrance in about 1h, from £8.00 each.
Updated October 2026
No page answered “Salisbury to Marwell Zoo”, and the pages for Marwell buses still advertise a shuttle from Eastleigh that ended in June 2025; here is what runs now.
Train, bus, taxi or shuttle?
The only bus to the zoo gate is the Sunday 69 from Winchester; the Bluestar Z00 shuttle from Eastleigh no longer runs.
Our shared shuttle runs from Salisbury station to the zoo entrance at the time you choose.
| Way | How it works | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared shuttle | Salisbury station to the zoo entrance | About 1h | From £8.00 each |
| Train and Sunday bus | Train to Winchester (one change), then the 69 from Winchester station at 09:20, 10:20, 11:20 or 12:20. Sundays and some bank holidays only | About 55 min train plus 35 min bus | Train fare plus bus (family day ticket £16) |
| Train and taxi | Hourly direct train to Eastleigh (about 54 min), then a 5 mile taxi | About 1h 10m plus waiting | Train plus taxi |
| Weekday bus | 69 from Winchester to Fishers Pond, then a 20 minute walk on a 50 mph road with no pavement; Marwell advises against it | About 1h 45m | Not recommended |
| Bluestar Z00 shuttle from Eastleigh | No longer runs: withdrawn June 2025 | ||
| Drive | About 30 miles; free parking (fills on busy days) | About 50 min to 1 hour | Fuel |
Checked October 2026.
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When is Marwell Zoo open, and what does it cost?
From 10am daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with closing by season; adult tickets are £29 online to 1 November 2026 (£33 at the gate), and £21.50 off peak from 2 to 19 November.
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Marwell Zoo, Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH | Marwell travel directions |
| Opening | From 10am daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day; closing varies by season; last entry 90 minutes before closing | Marwell ticket prices |
| Tickets to 1 November 2026 | Adult £29 online (£33 at the gate), child 2 to 15 £25 (£29 at the gate) | Marwell ticket prices |
| Off peak 2 to 19 November 2026 | Adult £21.50 online (£23.50 gate), child £17.50 online | Marwell ticket prices |
| Christmas at Marwell | 20 November to 31 December 2026; day tickets online adult £30.95, child £26.95; Fire and Ice light trail 4pm to 7.30pm from £21.95 | Marwell Christmas tickets |
| Free | Under 2s, one carer per paying guest with access needs | Marwell accessibility |
| Road train | £2 each, from 11am about every 30 minutes; helps with the hill | Marwell accessibility |
| Access | Changing Places toilet; wheelchairs and scooters bookable 24 hours ahead on 01962 777407 | Marwell accessibility |
| Dogs | Assistance dogs only | Marwell accessibility |
| How long to allow | At least 4 to 5 hours; 140 acres | Marwell ticket prices |
| Visitors | 488,557 in 2025 (ALVA) | ALVA visitor figures |
Checked October 2026.
Does the Marwell bus from Eastleigh still run?
No: the Bluestar Z00 shuttle from Eastleigh was withdrawn in June 2025. The only bus to the zoo gate now is the Sunday 69 from Winchester.
What can I combine with a day at Marwell Zoo?
Hillier Gardens (on the way, best as a morning stop or another day), Winchester (8 miles), and Fire and Ice evenings with a later shuttle back.
How long is the journey from Salisbury to Marwell Zoo?
About 1h by shuttle from Salisbury station to the zoo entrance.
How much is a shuttle from Salisbury to Marwell Zoo?
£8.00 each in a full shuttle of 8, or £51.75 for the whole vehicle.
Everyone pays an equal share, so each person who joins lowers everyone’s price. Nothing is taken until 2 hours before pickup.
| People sharing | Each |
|---|---|
| 2 | £26.75 |
| 3 | £18.42 |
| 4 | £14.25 |
| 5 | £11.75 |
| 6 | £10.09 |
| 7 | £8.90 |
| 8 (full) | £8.00 |
| Whole vehicle (private) | £51.75 in total |
What if nobody else books my shuttle?
If nobody has joined you 2 hours before pickup, it doesn’t run and you pay nothing. If you’d rather keep it as the whole vehicle for £51.75, choose that when you book or on your trip page.
What about luggage, children, wheelchairs and dogs?
There’s room for bags in the boot, and a folding wheelchair fits too: tell us when booking so the driver knows.
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We don’t provide child seats, please bring your own.
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Assistance dogs only, please: no other animals.
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Questions and answers
No. The nearest stations are Eastleigh (5 miles) and Winchester (8 miles).
No direct bus. The only bus to the zoo gate is the Stagecoach 69 from Winchester, on Sundays only.
No, the Bluestar Z00 shuttle was withdrawn in June 2025.
The Sunday 69 leaves the zoo at 16:50.
About 1 hour 30 minutes by train and Sunday bus, about 1h by shuttle.
Adult £29 online to 1 November 2026 (£33 at the gate), child £25; off peak from 2 to 19 November, adult £21.50 online.
Check with Marwell: it isn’t clear any bus ticket discount still applies after 30 June 2026.
At least 4 to 5 hours.
Yes, every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with Christmas at Marwell from 20 November to 31 December 2026.
Assistance dogs only.
From £8.00 each in a full shuttle of 8, or £51.75 for the whole vehicle. Prices drop as more people join.
Shared shuttles are free to cancel until 2 hours before pickup, whether you started the shuttle or joined it. Private shuttles are free to cancel up to 24 hours before pickup.
At the drop off point near the main entrance of Salisbury train station.
More than 2 hours before pickup you can change to another shuttle for free. Within 2 hours, including a late train, your seat is paid for: if you miss your shuttle, you can hop on a later one that day with free seats at no extra cost. If none has free seats, you book a new one at the normal price.
We don’t provide child seats, please bring your own.
Assistance dogs only, please: no other animals.
Sorry, bikes can’t be taken in the shuttle.
Where these facts come from
Marwell travel directions
Marwell ticket prices
Marwell Christmas tickets
Marwell accessibility
Stagecoach 69 timetable
Z00 shuttle cancelled June 2025
ALVA visitor figures
Related pages
Updated October 2026
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