How to get to Stonehenge by Train

How to get to Stonehenge

There are times when people prefer to make an independent visit to Wiltshire and See Stonehenge, allowing them freedom in length of stay and what to see. Wiltshire is full of interesting Historical monuments and boasts some beautiful scenery.

Getting to Stonehenge by Rail, Train services

Nearest Train Station to Stonehenge  is Salisbury please be aware that this is about 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometres) away from Stonehenge. At Salisbury there are a number of ways to continue your visit to the Stone Circle Site and we will detail those shortly.  You might like to plan a visit to Salisbury as part of your Journey, Salisbury Cathedral is certainly worth a visit.

Planning you visit by Rail is best achieved by using http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/  you may enter your nearest station and enter Salisbury as the destination Station. If you are travelling from London to Stonehenge the direct route will be From Main Waterloo Station. The Journey will take about 1 hour and  30  minutes. Services run every 30 minutes Mon-Sun. Waterloo is on Tube Lines, Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and a Short Service from Bank on the Waterloo and city Line. Tube Map

An alternative Main London Station to travel from is Paddington, this is not a direct route and will require 2 changes, one at Reading an one at Basingstoke.  The journey time takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. We have listed this as Paddington/Bayswater areas have numerous hotels in its vicinity of the Station.

Please note that rail fares vary considerably depending on the time of travel. We recommend that you enquire when cheap travel cards are available. Normally after 10 0clock AM and before 4.00PM and then after 7.00Pm. This does vary between train operators.

Salisbury to Stonehenge

 The following Taxi service has been reviewed and we recommend Value Car Taxis 01722 50 50 50

Bus with Old Sarum Bus Time Table

Please note that there are no local bus services from Wilts/Dorset bus Company.

Our recommendation is that travel from London is best served by one of the tour operators we have listed both for convenience and value for money.

Stonehenge Sky Line in Winter

Small Group Tour for Stonehenge overview

Enter Stonehenge Circle, Private Access Small Group Tour from London

As Per request full details of the small group tour for Stonehenge this has a maximum of 35 People. Provided by Premium Tours. 

Highlights:

• Be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle
• Small group tour - maximum 35 people
• Lunch included in picturesque Lacock
• Entrance to Windsor Castle and  Stonehenge
• See Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215
• Entrance to the delightful Georgian Pump Room
• Walking and driving tour of Bath

Windsor Castle

Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendor of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them! After our visit to Windsor, we drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta.

Stonehenge

The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design. 

LacockLacock is an old National trust village located in the heart of the West Country. So picturesque are the tiny cobbled streets, ancient cottages and meandering rivers, that the village has been the setting for numerous period dramas and movies including, most recently, Harry Potter. We enjoy a short walk in the village before heading to the George, a 14th Century pub, where we enjoy a delicious lunch, included in the price.

Bath

Our final stop is Bath, another world heritage site. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our guided tour of the city, there will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. And you can shop, explore and take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet. Alternatively why not visit the magnificent Roman Baths - our guide will be happy to help you purchase a fast track ticket.

Returns to London at approximately 8.30pm

*Please note: On occasion the State Apartments are closed and as an alternative we shall visit Queens Mary's Doll's House and St Georges Chapel. On Sunday St Georges Chapel is closed, there will be extra time to explore castle precincts.  

    




Stonehenge Overview

Stonehenge Visitor Information

Opening Times for Stonehenge

9.30 to 16.00 (4.00PM) January February 

9.30 to 18.00 (6.00PM) March, April May

9.00 to 19.00 (7.00PM) June July August
9.30 to 18.00 (6.00PM) September till 15th October 
9.30 to 16.00 (4.00PM) 16Th October, November And December


Boxing Day 26th December New Years Day 1st January  Open 10.00 to 16.00 (4.00PM)


Stonehenge is not open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.


Please note that Stonehenge may vary its opening/access for Solstice arrangements.

Facilities Details

No dogs allowed except guide and hearing dogs

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Audio guides are complimentary and available in ten languages subject to availability.

Audio guides are not available for qualifying educational groups – please visit the educational 

resources page for downloadable educational resources.

Stonehenge is surrounded by 1,500 acres of land owned by the National Trust, with excellent scenery and walks.

Access

On tarmac and grass path around outer circle. One wheelchair available to visitors on request at entrance kiosk.

When weather conditions are bad, access may be restricted and visitors may not be able to use the walkway around the stone circle.

Reserved parking for disabled drivers is available close to entrance. Ticket office reached by short, sloping tarmac path.Toilets adapted for wheelchair users in large toilet block at far end of car park. Shop has level access.

Parking Seasonal parking is charged, refundable on entry.

Visually Impaired Visitors Braille and large print guides are available on request.

Hearing Impaired Visitors

Complimentary audio tour with hearing loop in ten languages (subject to availability)

Learning Guidebooks are available in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish; large print and braille guides in English only.

Private Sunset tour of Stonehenge Premium Tours Overview

With private viewing of Stonehenge - enter the stone circle normally out of bounds to the public.

Highlights:

• Private viewing of Stonehenge at sunset
• Enter the inner stone circle
• Visit Lacock, a delightful Saxon village
• See where Harry Potter and Pride and Prejudice were filmed
• Meal stop in a 13th Century inn (food/drinks not included)
• Visit Bath - free time to shop and explore
• Entrance to the Roman Baths and Pump Room
  
  The Tour: 

After your pick-up directly from or near to your hotel, we drive to Bath to visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room. In the late afternoon we visit Lacock for an early evening supper in a 13th Century inn, before driving to Stonehenge. As the sun begins to set, we enter the stone circle (which is normally roped off to the public) for a unique private viewing. The most dramatic and atmospheric way of visiting Stonehenge. 

On selected days the tour operates in reverse, beginning with a private viewing of Stonehenge before it opens to the public in the morning, so we see the stones in the eerie morning light. This is followed by our visits to Lacock and Bath. 

Stonehenge - private viewing at sunset 

Built nearly 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge is the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Most visitors to the site are not allowed direct access to the stones. With Premium Tours you get that access, with a private viewing of the mysterious monoliths. We will enter the stone circle itself and stand beside the mighty Sarsen rocks towering above us. Our guide will explain the history of this ancient site, pointing out the altar, slaughter and heel stones, above which the sun rises dramatically on the summer solstice. There will be time to enjoy the peace, away from the crowds, as we experience Stonehenge at its most mystical and atmospheric best. Not to be missed! 

Lacock 

Lacock is a little known, picturesque village dating back to the Saxon era. Many of the beautiful buildings originally formed part of an extensive monastic complex and are now owned by The National Trust. So pretty is the village that it has provided the setting for many movies and television dramas including Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice and more recently Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. We will take a delightful walk before we enjoy an early evening supper* in The George Inn, a vintage English pub built in 1361. *food/drink not included 

Bath 

Bath, a world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. There will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey, or to shop and explore. Your guide will also conduct an optional walking tour to show you where Charles Dickens lived and worked as a young man, and a give you a chance to sample some delicious cheeses fresh from the local dairy farms. Then we will enter the magnificent Roman Baths, where over one million litres of boiling water still burst free from the hot springs everyday.

Getting There:

Hotel	Evening tour	Morning Tour
Thistle Euston	-	5.30am
Russell Square	-	5.35am
Cumberland	10.45am	5.45am
Thistle Victoria	11am	5.50am
Millenium Gloucester	11.10am	6.00am