Stonehenge Day Trip Itinerary
๐ London โ Salisbury 08:20-09:43: Train from London Waterloo to Salisbury Station (Book 1 week early for direct trains!) ๐ Salisbury โ Stonehenge 10:00-10:35: Green "Stonehenge Tour" bus from station exit (left turn) or Cinema Bus Stop โ Pre-book bus + entry combo ticket here ๐ฟ Stonehenge Experience 10:35-11:10: Shuttle bus (10min) or walk (30min) to stones 11:10-13:00: Explore & photograph 13:00-13:30: Return to visitor center ๐ฐ Old Sarum Iron Age Fort 13:43-14:03: Bus to Old Sarum 14:03-15:03: Explore ruins (Entry: ยฃ6.50, EH members free) โช Salisbury Cathedral 15:14-15:30: Walk from station to cathedral (SP1 2EJ) 15:30-16:15: Visit UK's tallest spire (123m) & Magna Carta original โจ Pro Tip: Free guided tours hourly! ๐ Return to London 16:47-18:19: Train to Waterloo Key Tips & Upgrades Transport Hacks: ๐ซ Combo Ticket: Book Stonehenge Bus + Entry (ยฃ36) ๐ถ Walking vs Shuttle: Take shuttle to save time (only 10min vs 30min walk) โฑ๏ธ Timing Risks: Old Sarum โ Station transfer is tight (11min walk). Taxi backup suggested! Cathedral Secrets: ๐ Magna Carta: View 1 of 4 surviving originals in Chapter House ๐ฐ๏ธ Worldโs Oldest Clock: Donโt miss the 1386 astronomical clock! Avoid Pitfalls: โ Donโt risk walk-up tickets: Stonehenge requires advance booking ๐ธ Sunset alternative: Stay for golden hour photos (adjust return train) ๐ก Bonus: If running late, skip Old Sarum for cathedral depth! Tags: #StonehengeGuide #SalisburyDayTrip #LondonToStonehenge #UKTravelHacks #HistoricEngland