Salisbury Transport
A solid public transportation infrastructure ensures that getting around the city of Salisbury is neither a bank-breaking nor an especially stressful experience. Trains and buses offer options for not only visiting destinations within the city, but others beyond its limits also. Taxis are a more expensive but convenient alternative, while car hire is without doubt the most comfortable and convenient option of all.
By train
Rail services in and around the country of Wiltshire are provided by South West Trains. Its possible to get to a large number of Southern Englands popular destinations using the rail connections provided. For more information visit: www.southwesttrains.co.uk/SWTrains.
By bus
The citys public bus network covers the whole of the city centre, a large proportion of its suburban areas and neighbouring towns and villages. Buses begin early morning at around 06:00 and the majority conclude before midnight. For details of routes provided by the Southern District Bus Service, visit: www.wdbus.co.uk/htm/ttSouthern/index-s.asp.
Taxis
Black cabs can be hailed in the streets of Salisbury for metered services in and around the city or to destinations beyond. They can also be found at taxi ranks located at strategic points around the city such as the train station, bus station and major hotels. Private hire cars meanwhile can be pre-booked by telephone and offer tariff-based services. Some popular private hire companies in the city include: Ace Cars (tel: +44 1980 622219); Andrew McEwen Taxi Service (tel: +44 1722 504476); Challys Taxis (tel: +44 1722 503017) and City Cabs Salisbury Ltd (tel: +44 1722 334477).
Tourist services
The City Sightseeing Stonehenge Tour provided by the Wilts and Dorset transport authority provides visitors with the chance to see Stonehenge and the key historic sights of the city of Salisbury while hearing the background on such places from a knowledgeable guide. Tickets can be bought on the bus from the driver, from rail and bus travel centres or from the Tourist Information Office in the city centre.
From the airport
From Southampton International Airport, the best option for reaching the city of Salisbury is to take the train from the airport train station to Southampton Central Railway from where a connecting service direct to Salisbury is available. Alternatively, a public bus provides transportation to the city of Southampton or taxis are available and can take you the entire distance to Salisbury.
From Londons airports, trains, buses and taxis are available to central London, from where there are direct rail links to Salisbury from Waterloo Station. Alternatively, visitors can drive directly to Salisbury by rental car or private vehicle.