The sarsen stones of Stonehenge in low golden sunlight.
© Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA
The Stonehenge visitor centre, a long low building under a thin wavy roof on tall posts, where the shuttle stops.
© Stephen Craven, CC BY-SA
One of the trilithons at Stonehenge close up: two upright sarsen stones with a third laid across the top.
© Chris Downer, CC BY-SA
Shared Shuttles

Salisbury to Stonehenge

Salisbury station
· 25 min

How do you want to go?

Stonehenge is 12 miles from Salisbury station. The Stonehenge Tour bus runs hourly from the station (£20.50 adult return, last bus back 17:15 in winter), or our shared shuttle takes you at the time you choose in about 25 minutes, from £5.50 each. Book your Stonehenge entry ticket separately, and in advance to save up to 15%.
Updated October 2026
The Stonehenge Tour bus runs hourly from the station; our shared shuttle goes at the time you choose, so you can stay as long as you like, and add Woodhenge, about 2 miles away.

Bus, walk, taxi or shuttle?

The Stonehenge Tour bus runs hourly from the station, 10:05 to 14:05 in winter or 15:05 in summer, at £20.50 for an adult return.
Our shared shuttle runs from Salisbury station to the visitor centre at the time you choose.
Ways to get from Salisbury to Stonehenge
WayHow it worksTimeCost
Shared shuttle
Salisbury station to the visitor centreAbout 25mFrom £5.50 each
The Stonehenge Tour busHourly from the station 10:05 to 14:05 (winter) or 15:05 (summer); no bus passes35m£20.50 adult return, £14 child, £55 family
TaxiFrom the rank at the stationAbout 25mNot published
Drive and park12 miles, park at the visitor centreAbout 25m£4 parking (RingGo, in advance); free for English Heritage and National Trust members
Checked October 2026.
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When is Stonehenge open, and how much are tickets?

From 9:30 to 18:00 from 28 March to 6 September, and 9:30 to 17:00 the rest of the year; adult advance tickets cost £24.65 to £29.32 depending on the day.
Stonehenge: the facts
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Opening times9:30 to 18:00, 28 March to 6 September; 9:30 to 17:00 the rest of the year; closed 25 December; last entry 90 minutes before closing (English Heritage’s pages disagree on summer evenings, so check before you go)English Heritage: Stonehenge questions and answers
Entry ticketsAdult advance £24.65 to £29.32 depending on the day; booking by midnight the day before saves up to 15%; English Heritage and National Trust members, under 5s and carers freeEnglish Heritage: Stonehenge tickets, English Heritage 2026/27 rates
At the siteVisitor centre to the stones is about 1.3 miles each way; a free shuttle runs between them; free wheelchairs, first come first servedEnglish Heritage: Stonehenge questions and answers
Combine withWoodhenge (about 2 miles away), Old Sarum on the wayEnglish Heritage: Stonehenge directions
Checked October 2026.

How long is the journey from Salisbury to Stonehenge?

About 25 minutes by shuttle from Salisbury station to the visitor centre.

How much is a shuttle from Salisbury to Stonehenge?

£5.50 each in a full shuttle of 8, or £31.75 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.
What each person pays, Salisbury to Stonehenge
People sharingEach
2£16.75
3£11.75
4£9.25
5£7.75
6£6.75
7£6.04
8 (full)£5.50
Whole vehicle (private)£31.75 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 £31.75, 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.

Questions and answers

Yes, the Stonehenge Tour bus, hourly from the station from 10:05.
£20.50 for an adult return, £14 for a child, £55 for a family.
17:15 in winter. Our shuttle runs at the time you choose.
No, bus passes aren’t accepted on the Stonehenge Tour.
Taxi fares aren’t published. Our shared shuttle is from £5.50 each, or £31.75 for the whole vehicle.
No, it’s £4, paid in advance by RingGo; free for English Heritage and National Trust members.
Book your entry ticket separately: booking by midnight the day before saves up to 15%.
It’s 12 miles, so most people take the bus, drive or a shuttle.
Yes, Woodhenge is about 2 miles away, and free to visit.
From £5.50 each in a full shuttle of 8, or £31.75 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.
Updated October 2026
Need help? 01722 672136